NFL Hall of Famer John Elway involved in golf cart incident that critically injured Jeff Sperbeck

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway is reported to have been involved in the golf cart incident with Jeff Sperbeck on April 26, 2025, at the Madison Club in La Quinta, California.

According to a recent report in TMZ, Elway was driving the golf cart when the accident took place, which left Sperbeck in critical condition. The outlet earlier reported that his prognosis is not good, and he has been kept on life support.

Sperbeck, a longtime NFL agent and business partner of John Elway, reportedly fell off the golf cart driven by Elway and struck his head on the ground, per the reports.

He was rushed to the Desert Regional Medical Centre by his wife and another person on the scene. Doctors have informed his family that he will not survive, and arrangements are being made to donate his organs.

TMZ also reported that no one else was injured in the mishap, and the police didn’t respond to the scene. Sperbeck, Elway, and their wives had been at the Stagecoach festival earlier in the day and were reportedly leaving a post-party after the incident.

The incident has drawn attention to know more about Sperbeck. Here is what we know.

Here is everything you need to know about Jeff Sperbeck

Jeff Sperbeck has been working with John Elway since the early 90s. According to multiple reports, the former NFL agent has served as his agent, business manager, and business partner.

Elway is a former pro quarterback for the Denver Broncos. He made headlines in 2024 when he shut down his iconic steakhouse. They launched a winery called 7Cellars in September 2015.

According to Sperbeck’s LinkedIn profile, he studied at the Jesuit High School in the US and then graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied Business and Marketing.

He remained the Director of the Football Division in Octagon between 2001 and 2009. He became the President and CEO of The NOVO Agency, Inc. in 2009 and continues to be.

Sperbeck has represented over 100 current and former NFL players in his three-decade-long career, including Joey Porter, Jim Plunkett, and Trent Dilfer. According to their company’s website, in 1990, he became the manager of Elway’s marketing and business activities. The website also mentioned that it was “the success of Elway’s restaurants that led him and John to the idea and conception of 7Cellars.”

Netizens have sent their prayers for Sperbeck’s speedy recovery. According to a post shared by an X user @BlakeArthur24 on April 30, 2025, an eyewitness described the incident to KESQ News Channel 3.

She explained that she was just heading out of the community when she saw Sperbeck lying on the ground, surrounded by people.

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She described the incident as “scary” and that his wife was “hysterical.” She added that the medics responded quickly, as when they were leaving the scene, they heard the ambulances approaching, which would have been “probably five minutes.” When the news presenter asked her if she saw Elway and what his reaction was. She said that he was the one who called 911.

As of now, Sperbeck is said to be in critical condition, and no updates on his health have been reported so far.

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