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New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
New details emerge about fatal golf cart crash involving John Elway
A timeline has been revealed detailing the events before and after the tragic April 26 accident that resulted in the death of Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway's former agent, as provided by Sperbeck, 62, fell off the back of a golf cart driven by Elway that Saturday in La Quinta, Calif., and died four days later. One new detail revealed Sperbeck and Elway's traveling party had not attended the local Stagecoach festival that day, as had been previously reported. Advertisement Elway and Sperbeck traveled with a group of roughly 10-15 family members and friends that day, which included the ex-quarterback's girlfriend, son Jack and daughter-in-law and comedian Johnny Devenanzio, who goes by the stage name of Johnny Bananas, according to the report. 4 John Elway (l) and Jeff Sperbeck (r) in 2015. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook They departed a private event hosted by Vouri at The Madison Club that night, and opted against going to the Stagecoach festival, a country music festival hosted in Indio, Calif., like they had the previous day. The traveling crew packed into three or four golf carts for an estimated quarter-mile trip to Elway's residence on the campus, with Elway driving a single-bench cart, per the outlet. Advertisement Elway sat next to his girlfriend with Sperbeck's wife, Cori, occupying the end seat, while Sperbeck and Devenanzio stood in the back of the golf cart. The former agent had told his wife to sit up front, according to the publication. Sperbeck fell off the cart, with indications that he 'fell straight back' and 'hit his head immediately,' per the report. Advertisement 4 Sperbeck seen in a social media photo posted in 2016. Sources told that 'no one was drunk' and there was no horseplay or swerving, while the cart did not hit a bump, music had been playing during the ride. Devenanzio yelled to get Elway's attention and Cori immediately exited the cart to check on her husband, who was breathing but showed signs of a 'significant injury,' according to a source. Elway called the paramedics, who arrived quickly and transported Sperbeck to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., where he was placed on life support. Advertisement Sperbeck died April 30. 4 Elway and Sperbeck opened 7Cellars winery. 7cellars/Instagram 'We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck,' Cori and the Sperbeck family said in a statement. 'He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all. We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.' Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said last week that an investigation did not reveal any criminal behavior nor any mechanical issues with the golf cart. He also told The Denver Post that medical staffers did not discover evidence indicated Elway was 'inebriated.' 4 Sperbeck (r) served as Elway's agent during his career. Jeff Sperbeck/Facebook TMZ published photos showing Elway drinking an unknown substance during the day of the tragic fall. 'This appears to be a horrific accident,' Bianco told The Denver Post. 'And unfortunately for all of those involved, one of the people — well, a couple of them — happen to be very high-profile celebrities. And that makes this more of an issue than it probably should be.' Advertisement Sperbeck represented Elway and others during his career and the two become business partners, opening 7Cellars Elway in reference to the ex-Bronco's number. 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me,' Elway said in a statement. 'My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
California sheriff learned of John Elway golf cart incident two days later, says it's now investigating
Deputies in California say they didn't hear about a deadly golf cart incident where Denver Broncos legend John Elway was reportedly behind the wheel until two days after it happened. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said in a press release it "received information" on Monday regarding a golf cart incident that happened on Saturday at The Madison Club in La Quinta. According to officials, Elway's agent and longtime friend Jeffrey Sperbeck, 62, fell off the back of a golf cart. TMZ reported that Elway was driving the golf cart at the time and the two were leaving a Stagecoach after-party when the incident happened. Elway was reportedly the first person to call 911. Public records indicate Elway has a property that's a 10-minute drive from The Madison Club. A spokesperson for Cal Fire told Fox News Digital it worked with the Riverside County Fire Department in responding to the incident at 6:50 p.m. Authorities said Sperbeck suffered "serious injuries" and was transported to a local hospital and initially listed in critical condition, where he died on Wednesday at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. Fox News Digital reached out to The Madison Club and Elway for comment. John Elway Breaks Silence On Agent's Death After Golf Cart Crash Read On The Fox News App The Cal Fire spokesperson said that the Riverside County Sheriff's Office wasn't requested to respond to the incident "due to the call being medical in nature." In a statement, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said it would conduct an investigation into the death of Sperbeck "and will take appropriate action based on the outcome." The Riverside County Sheriff's Office didn't respond to Fox News Digital when asked why the office didn't hear about the incident until two days later. Elway made his first public comments regarding the incident after Sperbeck passed away on Wednesday, according to ESPN. John Elway's Agent Dead After Golf Cart Crash Where Broncos Legend Was Reportedly Driving "I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck," Elway said. "There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me." Sperbeck's family also released a statement following his passing. "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all," the Sperbeck family said. "We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's and the many other clients Jeff called friends." Sperbeck's relationship with Elway began in 1990 after becoming his manager. Fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett were also among Sperbeck's clients, but he has represented hundreds of NFL players. Elway led the Broncos to two Super Bowls during his 16 years in the NFL, all of which were with Denver. He went on to become the Broncos' general manager and executive vice president after he left the league as a player, then was a consultant for the team up until March 2023. Fox News Digital's Scott Thompson contributed to this article source: California sheriff learned of John Elway golf cart incident two days later, says it's now investigating
Fox News
01-05-2025
- Fox News
California sheriff learned of John Elway golf cart incident two days later, says it's now investigating
Deputies in California say they didn't hear about a golf cart incident where Broncos legend John Elway was reportedly behind the wheel until two days after it happened. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said in a press release it "received information" on Monday regarding a golf cart incident that happened on Saturday at The Madison Club in La Quinta, California. According to officials, Elway's agent and longtime friend Jeffrey Sperbeck, 62, fell off the back of a golf cart. TMZ reported that Elway was driving the golf cart at the time and the two were leaving a Stagecoach after-party when the golf cart incident happened. Elway was reportedly the first person to call 911. Public records indicate Elway has a property that's a 10-minute drive from The Madison Club. A spokesperson for Cal Fire told Fox News Digital it worked with the Riverside County Fire Department in responding to the incident at 6:50 p.m. Authorities said Sperbeck suffered "serious injuries" and was transported to a local hospital and initially listed in critical condition, where he died on Wednesday at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Fox News Digital reached out to The Madison Club and Elway for comment. The Cal Fire spokesperson said that the Riverside County Sheriff's Office wasn't requested to respond to the incident "due to the call being medical in nature." In a statement, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said it would conduct an investigation into the death of Sperbeck "and will take appropriate action based on the outcome." The Riverside County Sheriff's Office didn't respond to Fox News Digital when asked why the office didn't hear about the incident until two days later. John Elway made his first public comments regarding the incident after Sperbeck passed away on Wednesday, according to ESPN. "I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck," Elway said. "There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me." Sperbeck's family also released a statement following his passing. "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all," the Sperbeck family said. "We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's and the many other clients Jeff called friends." Sperbeck's relationship with Elway began in 1990 after becoming his manager. Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett were also among Sperbeck's clients, but he has represented hundreds of NFL players. Elway led the Broncos to two Super Bowls during his 16 years in the NFL, all of which were with Denver. He went on to become the Broncos general manager and executive vice president after he left the league as a player, then was a consultant for the team up until March 2023.
National Post
01-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
NFL legend breaks silence after close friend dies in golf cart fall
Article content John Elway is 'devastated and heartbroken' over the death of his longtime agent and friend following a golf-cart incident in which the NFL legend reportedly was behind the wheel. Article content Article content Jeff Sperbeck, 62, died early Wednesday after falling off the back of a golf cart last weekend. Article content 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,' Elway said in a statement relayed by NFL reporter Adam Schefter. Article content 'There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to Jeff's wife, Cori, his children Carly, Sam and Jackson, and everyone who knew and loved him. Article content 'Jeff will be deeply missed for the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.' Article content Statement from John Elway: 'I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck. There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My… — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2025 Article content On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Elway was behind the wheel of the golf cart at the time of the tragedy. Article content The outlet reported that Elway was driving the cart on Saturday evening in La Quinta, Calif., when Sperbeck fell off the back of the moving vehicle and hit his head on asphalt. Article content Sperbeck was rushed to a trauma unit and placed on life support, but doctors indicated there was 'no hope' he would make a recovery due to a severe brain injury. Article content According to reports, Elway, Sperbeck and their wives had attended the Stagecoach music festival earlier in the day in nearby Indio and were leaving a post-party when the incident occurred. Article content TMZ reported that Elway made the call to 911 and that when paramedics arrived, Sperbeck was unconscious but breathing. Article content There has been no indication that Elway was driving negligently and he is not being accused of any wrongdoing at this time. Article content No one else was injured in the incident, which happened on the grounds of The Madison Club, a private golf community. Article content Sperbeck's wife, Cori, and his family said in a statement: 'We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck. He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all. Article content 'We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends the Elway's and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.' Article content Article content Sperbeck began managing Elway in 1990, when Elway was quarterback for the Denver Broncos. He represented more than 100 NFL players during a three-decade career as an agent and business adviser. Article content He was best known as Elway's longtime friend, business partner and agent who helped manage the Hall of Famer's extensive off-field business empire, which included restaurants, car dealerships and a winery. Article content He also co-founded Sullivan & Sperbeck, a sports marketing firm that was acquired by Octagon in 2001. Sperbeck directed Octagon's football division from 2001-09, when he started The NOVO Agency, a sports management firm where he served as CEO and represented dozens of current and retired NFL players and coaches. The agency merged with Rep1 Sports in 2018. Article content
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former NFL great John Elway suffers loss when friend dies from golf cart fall
April 30 (UPI) -- Former sports agent Jeff Sperbeck has died after succumbing to a traumatic brain injury suffered when he fell from a golf cart driven by Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. Sperbeck, 62, and Elway, 64, had left a party at The Madison Club in La Quinta, Calif., when the former agent and friend of Elway's fell and struck his head on asphalt, ESPN reported. A Riverside County coroner declared Sperbeck's death at 1:10 a.m. PDT on Wednesday at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. Sperbeck was a resident of San Clemente, Calif., and suffered the head injury at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday. He was sitting in the golf cart's passenger seat when he fell. He was on life support before dying. TMZ reported Sperbeck was kept on life support long enough to harvest his donated organs, according to People. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter, but there is no indication of negligence by Elway. Sperbeck was Elway's agent during his 16-year pro career with the Denver Broncos. Elway also is the former Broncos general manager and was a business partner with Sperbeck.
