Who is John Elway: Biography, Net Worth & more – The 62-year-old American professional football executive and the former quarterback is popularly known to be one of the most renowned American football players of all time. 

He is the only player in National Football League history to pass for more than 3,000 yards and rush for more than 200 yards in the same season seven consecutive times. Currently, he is the consultant for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Who is John Elway?

Being the son of Janet and Jack Elway, head coach at Port Angeles High School, John Albert Elway Jr. who is professionally known as John Elway was born on June 28, 1960, in Port Angeles, Washington in the United States of America.

He was raised alongside his two siblings including his twin sister Jana and older sister Lee Ann. Growing up, John engaged in sports and performed awesomely well, especially in baseball and football. During his high school days first at Pullman High School and then at Granada Hills Charter.

How old is John Elway?

Since Elway was born on June 28, 1960, he is 62 years old now.

What’s John Elway’s net worth?

From his successful careers as a retired NFL quarterback, general manager, and president of football operations for the Denver Broncos he has earned an estimated net worth of $145 million.

What’s John Elway’s height and weight?

With his white blonde hair and black eyes, he stands at a grand height of 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighs 215 lb (98 kg).

What’s John Elway’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

John Elway is an American of white ethnicity.

What’s John Elway’s profession?

Elway is a collegiate and professional gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He led the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) to two Super Bowl championships (1998 and 1999).

First, he was drafted by major league baseball’s Kansas City Royals in 1979. However, he instead attended Stanford University (B.A., 1983) on a football scholarship, where he set several school and conference passing records. He was the number one draft pick of baseball’s New York Yankees in 1981, and he played for a Yankees farm club over the following summer.

He didn’t give up on football either. During the NFL draft in 1983, he was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the first overall pick, but he threatened to play baseball professionally if the struggling Colts did not trade him. The Colts complied, and Elway was dealt to the Broncos, where he spent his entire 16-year career.

At the age of 38, on May 2, 1999, Elway announced his retirement from professional football. Elway is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks ever to play the game. He has one of the best-winning percentages in league history (148–82–1).

He became the general manager and executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos in 2011. He now gives commentary on the Denver Broncos games and the NFL in general and is also the consultant for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Who is John Elway’s wife?

Presently he is in a union with Paige Green, former cheerleader, and social activist. The couple first got engaged in Venice, Italy, in September 2008. Eventually, they walked down the aisle on August 29, 2009, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Previously, John was married to Janet Buchan, who attended Stanford University and competed on its swimming team, in 1984. They separated in 2002 and divorced in 2003. 

Does John Elway have kids?

Yes. With her ex-wife Janet Buchan, they have produced four children, Jessica, Jordan, Jack, and Juliana. He however does not have any kids with Paige, her current wife.