What Is John Elway’s Condition?

John Elway has an issue with his hand called Dupuytren’s contracture.

It is a condition characterized by contraction of the palm, leading to difficulty in performing daily tasks. It however doesn’t require a surgical operation..

A person with Dupuytren’s contracture has a finger or more, bent into the palm and is unable to fully stretch the finger(s) to its full length.

In Elway’s case, he is unable to lay his hand flat on a tabletop, or even throw a football properly.

Who Is John Albert Elway Jr.?

John Elway is an American football executive and entrepreneur, born on June 28, 1960.

Elway is currently the president of football operations for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

John Albert Elway Jr. Career

Elway played football as a quarterback during his days as a youngster, at Stanford University, before he got signed with the Denver Broncos.

His playing career shows a record of 148 victories, 774 rushing attempts, and 3,407 rushing yards.

Elway is still one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. He however retired in 1999.

In 2000 Elway was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, and in 2004, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In 2019, he became chairman of the AFL’s executive committee.

Aside being a football executive, Elway is a co-owner of the Arena Football team Colorado Crush.

He also owns four steakhouse restaurants, located strategic places in Denver such as airports and shopping malls.

Elway also owns John Elway Autos, a car sales outlet, also located in the Denver area.