Jeff Sperbeck, longtime agent and friend of John Elway, dies at 62 after golf cart accident

Jeff Sperbeck, longtime agent and close friend of NFL legend John Elway, has died at the age of 62 following a tragic golf cart accident at The Madison Club in La Quinta, California.

The incident occurred on April 26, 2025, as the group returned from a Stagecoach Festival afterparty.

According to reports, Sperbeck fell from the back of a golf cart that was being driven by Elway. The fall resulted in a traumatic brain injury, and Sperbeck was rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, he was placed on life support, with doctors ultimately determining that he could not recover. Sperbeck passed away at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, April 30, and arrangements were made for organ donation, honoring his final wishes.

Sperbeck and Elway shared a relationship that spanned decades—beginning as agent and quarterback in the early 1990s and evolving into a close friendship and business partnership. The pair co-founded 7Cellars, a winery they both helped promote.

Authorities confirmed that law enforcement did not initially respond to the scene due to security demands at the nearby music festival but have since launched an official investigation into the incident. Elway was reportedly the one who made the emergency 911 call.

Sperbeck’s death has sent shockwaves through the NFL community and the wider sports world, with tributes honoring his impact, professionalism, and lasting friendships.