John Elway is a former professional American footballer who began his National Football League (NFL) career in 1983 with the Denver Broncos, with whom he spent his entire 16-year NFL career. By the time he retired as a player in 1999, he had made name for himself as one of the greatest players in NFL history. In 2011, he was appointed General Manager and Vice President of football operations of the Broncos.
In 1984, he got married to Janet Buchan, with whom he had four children. The marriage ended in divorce in 2003. His second marriage was to former cheerleader Paige Green in 2009.
Throughout his playing career with the Broncos, he helped take them to five Super Bowls, two of which they won. In 2004, he received his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
During Super Bowl XXXIII, he made history by becoming the oldest player ever to be honored with the Super Bowl MVP award. He was 38 years old then.
A guy as great as Brett Favre has been for the length of time he's been, you would hope that he would be able to leave the game with a positive flavor in his mouth.John Elway
I was so lucky to walk away with two Super Bowls and know that the last year was positive.John Elway
I'm watching the Weather Channel more than I've ever watched it. I'm scared to death it's going to rain.John Elway
John Elway is a famous American football player, who was born on June 28, 1960. As a person born on this date, John Elway is listed in our database as the 17th most popular celebrity for the day (June 28) and the 61st most popular for the year (1960).
People born on June 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. John Elway is the 400th most popular Cancer.
Aside from information specific to John Elway's birthday, John Elway is the 2694th most famous American.
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