John Elway is a retired American football quarterback who played for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Port Angeles, Washington on June 28, 1960, Elway was raised in a football family as his father Jack Elway was an assistant coach at various colleges including Stanford University. John Elway played college football at Stanford University from 1979 to 1982, where he became one of the top quarterbacks in the country. He finished his college career with 9,349 passing yards and 77 touchdowns. More about John Elway
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In 1983, John Elway was selected as the first overall pick by the Baltimore Colts in the NFL Draft, but he refused to play for the team and was eventually traded to the Denver Broncos. Elway had an illustrious career with the Broncos, playing for 16 seasons, and leading the team to five Super Bowl appearances, two of which they won. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks and leaders in NFL history, holding several records including the most career passing yards by a Bronco and the most fourth-quarter comebacks by a quarterback. Elway was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.In total, we tracked 5890 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of John Elway (John Elway Autographed Game Worn Throwback Jersey) was sold in October 2019 for $10000.00 while the cheapest item (John Elway 1986 Topps #112 Autographed.) found a new owner for $0.01 in October 2022. The month with the most items sold (67) was December 2009 with an average selling price of $15.00 for an autographed item of John Elway. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2015 with $500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $8.00 was June 2009. In average, an autographed item from John Elway is worth $50.00.
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Bo Nix achieves feat not seen since John Elway in Broncos' upset win over Jets (09/29/24): Denver defeated New York despite its offensive struggles
John Elway turns 64: Five fast facts about Broncos' Hall of Fame quarterback (06/28/24): Elway's 16-year career included a slew of memorable moments
John Elway named best player in NFL history to wear No. 7 (07/08/23): Touchdown Wire named John Elway the best player in NFL history to ever wear No. 7.
John Elway turns 63: Five fast facts about Broncos' Hall of Fame quarterback (06/28/23): Elway's 16-year career included a slew of memorable moments
On this day in Broncos history: Denver trades for QB John Elway in 1983 (05/02/23): The Broncos acquired QB John Elway in a trade with the Colts on May 2, 1983. He won two Super Bowls as QB and later won a third title as GM.
7 best trades in Denver Broncos history (04/2023): John Elway's 1983 arrival to the Denver Broncos highlights the best trades in franchise history.
John Elway completed ‘The Drive’ 36 years ago today (01/2023): January 11, 1987 is a very memorable day in Denver Broncos history.
John Elway turns 62: Here are five fast facts about Broncos' Hall of Fame quarte (06/2022): Elway's 16-year career included a slew of memorable moments
John Elway’s contract with Broncos has expired (02/2022): John Elway stepped down from Broncos general manager duties last year, and his president of football operations tenure has now ended as well.
John Elway turns 61: Here are five fast facts about Broncos' Hall of Fame quarte (06/2021): Elway's 16-year career included a slew of memorable moments
John Elway believes NFL applied different standard with Broncos' COVID-19 situat (05/2021): Elway revealed Saints wanted to push November game back before league stepped in
Broncos hire George Paton as new GM; longtime Vikings exec to replace John Elway (01/2021): Paton will take over personnel control from John Elway
Elway, Broncos CEO Ellis test positive for virus (11/2020): Broncos president John Elway and CEO Joe Ellis tested positive for coronavirus, the team announced.
John Elway believes lack of offseason work, preseason will hurt Broncos' young o (07/2020): Elway's expectations for his offense are 'definitely tempered'
Broncos Franchise Five: John Elway headlines list of Denver's legendary game-cha (06/2020): These are the five most legendary Denver Broncos
Broncos GM John Elway makes it clear Drew Lock hasn't made it yet, but they are (04/2020): Drew Lock may be QB1, but he still has some things to prove
Elway: Broncos will franchise Simmons if no deal (02/2020): The Broncos will use the franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons if the team can't agree to a long-term deal, John Elway said Tuesday.
Broncos' John Elway on onside kick changes at Pro Bowl: 'We've got to try someth (01/2020): The Broncos were the team that proposed the onside kick changes at the league meetings last year
John Elway on PI rule: I’m sure we’ll revisit it in the offseason (11/2019): On Monday, Broncos coach Vic Fangio surmised that only a "five-car pileup" will get the league office to overturn challenged pass interference calls. A day later, his boss, John Elway, confirmed what everyone has figured out: It has to be something "really, really, really blatant"
Mark Schlereth: No reason to trust John Elway to fix the Broncos (10/2019): One of John Elway's former Broncos teammates thinks Elway doesn't have what it takes to lead the team back to the top. Mark Schlereth, who blocked for Elway in both of his Super Bowl-winning seasons as the Broncos' quarterback, believes that Elway has made one good move in his time running
Jets keys to win over Bills start with preventing Josh Allen from running wild - (12/2018): How can the 3-9 Jets snap their six-game losing streak when they travel to Buffalo to face a team that destroyed them 41-10 a month ago?
Briefs: Gary Kubiak shows Broncos players clips of John Elway (04/2015): Gary Kubiak stood before his new Broncos team for the first time. When it comes to leading a group of young, elite, eager athletes, a coach has only one chance to make a strong first impression.
John Elway not concerned with Broncos' changes (03/2015): John Elway knows he lost several starters off his division-winning team. The Denver Broncos GM, however, isn't worried about the makeup of his current roster.
Jones: John Elway has plenty to consider entering Broncos' free agency (02/2015): John Elway's approach to Broncos free agency could change for 2015.
Roundup: Mini Pony Seahawks Fan, Kobe Out 9 Months, Broncos Nearly Traded John E (01/2015): Ready for The Big Game?
Paige: To John Elway, runners-up don't have super seasons (12/2014): The Duke of Denver hates being a runner-up or an also-ran in anything. He doesn't even want to draw the Community Chest card in Monopoly that proclaims: "You've won second prize in a beauty contest. Collect $10."
John Elway's Son -- Photos of GF's Brutal Injuries ... After Domestic Violence A (10/2014): Jack Elway's ex-girlfriend says she's still traumatized from the violent attack she suffered at the hands of the former college QB ... claiming it was so brutal, she's still in therapy in an effort to move on. As we previously reported, John…
Broncos GM John Elway confident in team's position going into bye week (09/2014): As John Elway sits behind his well-kept desktop, to his right are sliding glass doors to a walk-out balcony that overlooks the Broncos' practice field.
Greeley City Council gives John Elway green light to expand car dealership (08/2014): Denver Broncos Exective Vice President and General Manager John Elway talks to residents at the Greeley City Council meeting on Tuesday. Elway was at Tuesday's meeting to testify on a rezoing project for land he hopes to buy that will allow his auto group to expand their current location.
Emotional John Elway on Pat Bowlen resignation: Broncos "will never be the same" (07/2014): Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, whose teams won more than 300 games and two Super Bowls, is giving up control of the team because of Alzheimer's
John Elway's son pleads not guilty to assaulting woman (06/2014): Jack Elway, the son of Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he assaulted his girlfriend and pulled her from a car by her hair.
Bill Harvey leads Colorado Senior Open; John Elway is tied for 21st (05/2014): Bill Harvey of Hampton Bays, N.Y., shot a 3-under-par 69, including an eagle on the par-5 second hole, and held a one-shot lead Thursday after the second round of the HealthOne Colorado Senior Open.
John Elway to receive Champion of Youth Award from Boys & Girls Clubs (04/2014): Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager John Elway will receive the Champion of Youth Award at the Boys and Girls Clubs Gala on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Denver (1550 Court Place).
John Elway: "I hate to hear about" Jim Kelly's cancer (03/2014): John Elway and Jim Kelly were part of the 1983 draft class when five quarterbacks were selected in the first round. Elway, Kelly and Dan Marino wound up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Denver Broncos' John Elway: Von Miller 'has grown up' (02/2014): Von Miller is coming off a season that involved a suspension and a serious knee injury. Denver Broncos exec John Elway says the trying season has led to a newfound maturity for the star linebacker.
John Elway's best moves: Getting Peyton Manning, trading Tim Tebow (01/2014): One of the best plays John Elway ever made for the Denver Broncos came long after he retired.
Kiszla: John Elway is NFL's top executive in 2013 as Broncos boss (12/2013): In 2013, Denver has been the prohibitive favorite to win the AFC from wire to wire. That's a testament to the strength and depth of a roster assembled by John Elway and his front-office staff.
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn on the Denver Sideline with John Elway (11/2013): Happy couple.
John Elway builds Broncos roster, lets John Fox run the team (10/2013): A small portion of cafeteria food was placed in the middle of John Elway's otherwise meticulously organized desk.
Matt Russell to return from suspension Monday for Broncos, John Elway (09/2013): For the first time in two months, John Elway will be at full staff.The Broncos and the NFL are satisfied Matt Russell has met the requirements set for him following charges of drunken driving
Drip Drop Inc. closes $3.0M Series A-1 round with investments from John Elway, R (08/2013): SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Drip Drop Inc , inventor of medical-grade hydration products, has announced the close of a $3 Million Series A-1 round with investments from NFL Hall-of-Famers ...
John Elway comments on Broncos' tumultuous offseason at training camp (07/2013): When John Elway accepted Pat Bowlen's offer to head the Broncos' football department 2½½ years ago, there was excitement about hiring a head coach, building a player roster and returning the franchise to its long-lost Super Bowl contention.
Broncos rookie running back Montee Ball reminds John Elway of Terrell Davis (05/2013): ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Whether known as Mon-TAY or Mon-TEE, running back Montee Ball made quite a name for himself during his record-setting career at Wisconsin.
Live blog: John Elway, Broncos busy on 2nd day of NFL draft (04/2013): The Broncos entered Friday with the No. 58 pick in the second round and the No. 90 pick in the third round of the NFL draft. What happens from there only John Elway and John Fox may know. Follow all the happenings here live.
John Elway 's Broncos business plan has long-term view on short-term deals (03/2013): With John Elway calling the shots on the football side of the organization, the Broncos have made the decision to limit the risks in free agency, if possible. They don't want dead money on the salary cap.
Plan is to keep Champ Bailey at CB, John Elway says (02/2013): Champ Bailey had a tough game against Torrey Smith in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, but don't expect a change in positions because of it. John Elway said the Denver Broncos have no plans to make a change.
Cook your own John Elway chocolate brownies (01/2013): KUSA - The current issue of People Magazine features an array of Super Bowl recipes including one from chef Tyler Wiard from Elway's Cherry Creek restaurant.
Kiszla: John Elway deserves to be NFL executive of the year (12/2012): NFL records are meant to be broken by John Elway. A quarter century after winning MVP as a quarterback, Elway is slower and grayer.
Augusta man reports theft of football signed by John Elway (11/2012): AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — An Augusta man told police that thieves broke into his home and stole a football autographed by former NFL quarterback John Elway. Richmond County sheriff's officials say Brett ...
John Elway Endorses Mitt Romney, Completely Squashes Candidate's Chances in Nort (10/2012): Or maybe even the entire northern half of Ohio, no? The Romney campaign is making a lot of noise lately for boneheaded decisions. For a particular slice of the needed electorate, this is a special kick in the crotch.
John Elway Calls This Week’s Game Against The Raiders ‘Huge’ (09/2012): John Elway knows a thing or two about big games, and this week's contest against the Oakland Raiders looms large for his Denver Broncos.
Dove® Men+Care® Portrays The Personal Playbooks of Sports Legends John Elway and (08/2012): ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports fans know John Elway as a college and professional football Hall-of-Famer and Doug Flutie for his celebrated "Hail Mary" pass, but ...
John Elway, John Fox welcome Broncos greats back into the fold (07/2012): There aren't any official totals, but Broncos training camp is just five days old and there has been a remember-when feel to it all that hasn't always been there in recent years.
Kickin' it with Kiz: John Elway's job title someday could include Denver Broncos (06/2012): Broncos had better win big.
Paige: John Elway's final desire is to become an owner (05/2012): They are E-Broncos. John Elway's team ... again and more so. But how long will he stay this time, and will Elway end up as minority, or even majority, owner of the Broncos?
John Elway dropped the ball in the Denver Broncos' NFL draft (04/2012): Sports columnist Mark Kiszla combs his inbox for extraordinary feedback and exceptional analysis, then responds in kind online each Sunday.
NFL star John Elway signs up to promote Neptune krill oil (03/2012): Elway, who retired in 1999, is currently executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos and part owner of four Elway's Restaurants and automobile dealerships bearing his name.
John Elway hopes Tim Tebow is long-term QB (02/2012): INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Denver Broncos vice president John Elway said he hopes Tim Tebow is the team's long-term solution at quarterback.
John Elway says Tim Tebow is Broncos' starter (01/2012): The debate over Tim Tebow's worthiness as an NFL quarterback undeniably will continue in the offseason. What's not in doubt is his status as the Denver Broncos' starter. The team sought to curb the circus that's sure to...
Tim Tebow's Failure Won't Be John Elway's Problem (12/2011): QB's job security in trouble
With Tim Tebow the talk of the NFL, John Elway may as well just start Tebowing (11/2011): No one can say with certainty when it happened, but Tim Tebow appears to have taken over our world.
John Elway's WR surprise is ex-Gopher Eric Decker's gain (09/2011): Good times for the former Gophers star.
NFL great John Elway back in the game with Denver Broncos (08/2011): John Elway could have spent the rest of his life on the links, basking in the glory of his Hall of Fame career as one of the greatest quarterbacks the NFL has ever known. Popularity and profits, he had them all.
Q&A: Look for John Elway to eventually have at least partial ownership of the Br (07/2011): Since returning to the Broncos as their executive vice president of football operations, John Elway hasn't said that he hopes to become part of the team's ownership.
John Elway top Denver Broncos player, but where do T.D., Sharpe and Little rank? (06/2011): John Elway is No. 1 on everyone's list. That's a given. But who's No. 2? Who's on your top 10 all-time list? It's a tougher task than you might think.
Sports names, May 31 - John Elway, Hank Aaron (05/2011): John Elway The former Stanford and Denver quarterback might not be as rankled as he was about "The Play," but when a Colorado punk band called itself Elway, he went to his lawyers. Singer Tim Browne didn't sound...
Parker: Former Broncos quarterback John Elway back in car business (04/2011): The legendary John Elway name will once again appear on the side of a metro-area car dealership starting Monday, when the Hall-of-Famer and his business partners take over ownership of Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, Englewood.
Broncos' John Elway intrigued by quarterback class (03/2011): One reason the Broncos continue to look at the next rookie crop of quarterbacks is because John Elway knows quarterbacks.
John Elway recalls his father having high praise for Drew Brees (02/2011): Notes from the NFL combine
John Elway introduces John Fox as Denver Broncos' new head coach (01/2011): John Fox has been introduced as the Broncos' new coach, their third in little more than two years.