John Elway

John Albert Elway (twitter: @johnelway)

Position: QB
Height: 6-3    Weight: 215 lbs.
Throws: Right

Born: June 28, 1960 in Port Angeles, WA
College: Stanford   (school history)
Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 138 (16th overall since 1950)
9-time Pro Bowler (fine print)
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2004

Other SR Links: Minors at Baseball-Reference.com

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