Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway’s longtime agent, killed in golf cart accident

John Boitnott

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Jeff Sperbeck, the agent and business partner of John Elway, has died after a tragic accident at a California golf course over the weekend, according to a TMZ report. He was 62 years old.

On Saturday, April 26, at the Madison Club in La Quinta, California, Sperbeck fell from the back of a moving golf cart and struck his head on the ground. According to reports, Elway was the driver of the cart and Sperbeck's wife was also present. It is said Elway did not act negligently in operating the cart and that he called emergency services right away in an effort to save his friend. 

Sperbeck was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center but doctors reportedly informed his family that he would not recover. He was kept on life support before eventually being officially ruled dead.

Sperbeck worked closely with Elway, 64, even before the legendary quarterback retired in 1998, and handled his football contracts as well as business ventures that took place after he retired. In 2013, the two co-founded a winery based in Napa called 7Cellars. Sperbeck represented more than 100 NFL players over the course of his career and was well respected throughout the league. 

Though he was not a high profile figure, it is said that he was a trusted presence behind some of football’s biggest names, such as Elway. 

Friends, family, and former clients are now rallying around Sperbeck’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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John Boitnott

John Boitnott is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a journalist and content strategist with over 25 years of experience across TV, radio, print and digital media. His work spans business, lifestyle, entertainment and culture, and he’s interviewed a wide range of notable figures.