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Apr 30th, 2025, 3:31 PM ET·World

Jeff Sperbeck, Longtime Agent of John Elway, Dies After Golf Cart Incident

Jeff Sperbeck, NFL agent and business partner of John Elway, dies at 62 after falling from a golf cart in La Quinta, California.


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Jeff Sperbeck, a prominent sports agent and longtime friend of NFL Hall of Famer John Elway, died at 62 following a fall from a golf cart at The Madison Club in La Quinta, California. The incident occurred over the weekend, and while Sperbeck was taken to a trauma center, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation into the incident, which has revealed no signs of wrongdoing by Elway. Sperbeck managed over 100 NFL players in his career and was instrumental in Elway's various business ventures, including their winery.

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"…Sperbeck managed Elway’s marketing and business ventures, and the two collaborated with winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr. in 2015 to co-found 7Cellars by John Elway."

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"…Sperbeck managed Elway’s marketing and business ventures, and the two collaborated with winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr. in 2015 to co-found 7Cellars by John Elway."

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"…The agency declined to release additional information and did not say whether foul play is suspected, citing the ongoing investigation."

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