He's not.
That's really the best answer I can offer here. He's held in high regard by many football fans for his football achievements, but at the end of the day he's just a football player.
It's quite a stretch to paint a football player as a state hero based only on their on-the-field actions.
Being the greatest player to ever play for the Denver Broncos.
John Elway is famous for his many football achievements and is arguably the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL.
Woody
John Elway of the Denver Broncos.
Because he threw more interceptions his first 2 years than he did touchdowns.
John Elway!!
John Elway.
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John Elway was born on June 28, 1960
John Albert Elway Jr.
John Elway has four children.
John Elway's Quarterback happened in 1988.
John Elway's Quarterback was created in 1987.
Yes. John and Paige Elway have recently married.
John Elway was born on June 28, 1960