Personal Profile About John Elway
John Albert Elway Jr. is a retired American football quarterback. The John Elway biography tells of his achievements as a Hall of Fame QB, two-time Super Bowl winner (XXXII, XXXIII), 2× Super Bowl MVP, 9× Pro Bowl selection, NFL MVP in 1987, and Stanford All-American. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft.
He played his entire 16-year NFL career with the Denver Broncos. After retiring in 1998, he became Broncos general manager (2011–2021) and later a consultant. He is known as "The Duke of Denver" and is active in philanthropy through the Elway Foundation.
John Elway Wife
John Elway wife is Paige Green. She is a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader and actress. They married in August 2009 in Italy. Paige is his second wife and a supportive partner. Elway often attends events with her.
His first marriage was to Janet Elway (née Buchan), his college sweetheart from Stanford. They were married from 1984 to 2003. He has four children from his first marriage: Jessica, Jordan, Jack, and Juliana.
John Elway Net Worth
John Elway net worth is estimated at $145 million. However, it is not confirmed. He is ranked among the richest former athletes. His wealth comes from NFL career earnings, his executive salary with the Broncos, business ventures, endorsements, and real estate.
He sold eight car dealerships for $82.5 million in 1997. He also owns stakes in sports teams like the Colorado Crush and Denver Outlaws. His net worth grew significantly after retirement through business deals and his Broncos ownership stake.
John Elway Age
John Elway age is 66 Years old. He was born on June 28, 1960, in Port Angeles, Washington, USA. He grew up in California and Washington and graduated from Stanford with a degree in economics in 1983. He was drafted at age 23 and retired at 38. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at age 44.
John Elway Daughter
John has three daughters from his first marriage to Janet. The eldest John Elway daughter is Jessica Elway, who keeps a low profile while supporting the family foundation. Jordan Elway (Jordy) is a married artist and philanthropist. Juliana Elway, the youngest daughter, maintains a private life.
John Elway Sister
John Elway sister was Jana Elway-Sever. She was her twin, born the same day as him. Jana died of lung cancer on June 17, 2002, at age 42. She was a teacher and a mother. Her death deeply affected John. He established Jana’s Fund in her memory to support cancer research.
John Elway Height
John Elway height is 6 feet 3 inches, which is around 1.91 m. His height gave him an ideal build for a quarterback. It helped him see over the offensive line and contributed to his mobility. It included his famous "Helicopter" run in Super Bowl XXXII. He still maintains an athletic physique in retirement.