He spent more than two decades with the Broncos, helping the team to five Super Bowl appearances, two of them ending in championships, and won a third title with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former Denver Broncos general manager John Beake has died at the age of 87, the team confirmed. Beake spent over two decades with the organization, serving 14 years as general manager. During his tenure, the franchise made five Super Bowl appearances and won two championships. The Broncos paid tribute, describing him as a pivotal figure in team history.
Beake also won a Super Bowl as an offensive backfield coach with the Kansas City Chiefs in his 40-year career. He notably helped Denver execute the 1983 trade for Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. Later in his career, Beake served as the managing director of football operations for NFL Europe before retiring.
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