Former Broncos general manager John Beake dies at 87

Guided Denver's front office to five Super Bowl appearances

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 21m1 min read

We're saddened by the loss of former Broncos General Manager John Beake, who passed away at the age of 87. Beake, who w Via @Broncos on X

What happened: Former Denver Broncos general manager John Beake has died at age 87, the team announced Saturday. Beake worked in the organization from 1979 through 2000.

Why it matters: Beake oversaw front-office operations across one of the most successful eras in His two-decade tenure culminated in back-to-back titles in Super Bowl XXXII and Super Bowl XXXIII.

What to watch: The Broncos are expected to honor Beake's memory during upcoming regular-season play.

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