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Facts
| Also Known As | John Albert Elway |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1960 (age 64) • Port Angeles • Washington |
| Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (2004) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2004) • 2 Super Bowl championships • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 9 Pro Bowl selections • 1992 Walter Payton Man of the Year |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (1.90 m, 97 kg) |
| Throws | right-handed |
| Position | quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 7 (Denver Broncos, 1983–1998) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round (first overall) of the 1983 NFL draft. |
| Twitter Handle | @johnelway |
| Completion Percentage | 56.9 |
| Games Played | 234 |
| Interceptions | 226 |
| Touchdowns | 300 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 51475 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.1 |
Top Questions
How many times was John Elway selected to the Pro Bowl?
John Elway was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
How many Super Bowls did John Elway win?
John Elway won two Super Bowl championships.
What position did John Elway play?
John Elway played quarterback.
When was John Elway inducted to the Hall of Fame?
John Elway was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
How tall was John Elway?
John Elway was 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (1.90 m, 97 kg).
When was John Elway born?
John Elway was born on June 28, 1960, in Port Angeles, Washington, United States.
What college did John Elway attend?
John Elway attended Stanford University.
How many times did John Elway win the MVP?
John Elway won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
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