Jeff Sperbeck, the longtime buddy, enterprise companion and former agent of John Elway, died Wednesday from accidents suffered when he fell off a golf cart reportedly being pushed by the Corridor of Fame quarterback. Sperbeck was 62.
The Riverside County (California) coroner confirmed Sperbeck’s loss of life in a information launch from the sheriff’s workplace. Sperbeck was injured Saturday night time in La Quinta, California, and was declared useless early Wednesday at a Palm Springs hospital.
“I’m completely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my shut buddy, enterprise companion and agent Jeff Sperbeck,” Elway mentioned in a press release Wednesday. “There are not any phrases to really categorical the profound disappointment I really feel with the sudden lack of somebody who has meant a lot to me.
“My coronary heart and deepest sympathies exit to Jeff’s spouse, Cori; his kids Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everybody who knew and cherished him. Jeff shall be deeply missed for the loyalty, knowledge, friendship and love he introduced into my life and the lives of so many others.”
In accordance with TMZ, Elway was driving the golf cart when Sperbeck fell off and hit his head on asphalt. Sperbeck had been sitting within the passenger seat, a supply advised ESPN. TMZ additionally reported that he had been on life assist following the autumn.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Workplace is investigating the incident, although TMZ reported that there was no indication that Elway was driving negligently when Sperbeck fell after the 2 males and their spouses had left a celebration.
“We’re deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck. He was an exquisite father, husband, brother, son and buddy to many and shall be profoundly missed by all,” the Sperbeck household mentioned in a press release. “We’re grieving this unimaginable loss as a household alongside our dearest mates the Elway’s and the various different purchasers Jeff referred to as mates. We’re grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of assist that we have now acquired and ask for privateness for our household at this tough time.”
Elway gained two Tremendous Bowls throughout a 16-year NFL profession, all with the Denver Broncos. He later served as Broncos common supervisor and government vp after which transitioned to a guide position till his contract expired in March 2023.
Sperbeck started managing Elway in 1990. He represented greater than 100 NFL gamers throughout a three-decade profession as an agent and enterprise adviser.
Sperbeck helped handle Elway’s intensive off-field enterprise empire, which included eating places, automotive dealerships and a vineyard; the 2 collaborated with winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr. in 2015 to co-found 7Cellars by John Elway.
Sperbeck additionally co-founded Sullivan & Sperbeck, a sports activities advertising agency that was acquired by Octagon in 2001. Sperbeck directed Octagon’s soccer division from 2001-09, when he began The NOVO Company, a sports activities administration agency the place he served as CEO and represented dozens of present and retired NFL gamers and coaches. The company merged with Rep1 Sports activities in 2018.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
