John Elway

John Elway is a former American football quarterback who played for the Denver Broncos from 1983 to 1998, winning two Super Bowls near the end of his career.

Known for his powerful arm and fourth-quarter comebacks, Elway became synonymous with Denver football.

His name evokes clutch performances under pressure: He pulled a John Elway in the final minutes.

quarterback

scramble

Mix into disorder

pocket · audible · signal-caller · two-minute drill · game-winning drive · shotgun · rollout · improvisation · mobility · clutch

legacy

Hall of Fame

Institution honoring distinguished achievers

legend · franchise · face of the franchise · greatest · all-time · statue · tribute · champion · back-to-back · helicopter spin

Denver

Colorado

Western rectangular state

blue · Shannon Sharpe

executive

general manager

Overall operations supervisor

roster · Peyton Manning · rebuilding · personnel · ownership · management · team building · salary cap

Opposites
AFC West rivalry

John ElwayBo Jackson

Dual-sport professional athlete

Super Bowl era quarterback legacies

John ElwayJoe Montana

Tom Brady · Terry Bradshaw · Dan Marino · Peyton Manning · Troy Aikman

Family

John, Johnson, Johnny, Jonathan, Johannes, Jon

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Rated G