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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The specific cause of the fall remains under investigation, but reports indicate Sperbeck lost balance and struck his head while riding in the golf cart with John Elway and others[1][4][5].

There is no indication of wrongdoing by Elway, and the investigation is described as 'purely informational'[1][3][5].

The incident occurred at The Madison Club, a private golf community in La Quinta, California[4][5].

Sperbeck fell on Saturday evening, was placed on life support, and died Wednesday morning[1][4][5].

Sperbeck and Elway partnered in a winery venture after Elway's retirement, and they remained close friends[4][5].

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