Former Broncos G.M. John Beake lately died. He was 87.
Beake, pictured with former Broncos coach Dan Reeves, spent 22 years with the Denver group. He served because the Common Supervisor till 2000.
"The Broncos are saddened by the passing of longtime govt John Beake, who made an everlasting influence on our group throughout greater than 20 years with the staff," the Broncos mentioned in a press release. "John helped information the Broncos to 5 Tremendous Bowl appearances, together with s, and was a revered chief all through some of the profitable eras in franchise historical past. Following his time in Denver, he remained an influential determine by means of his work with the NFL and on the Broncos Ring of Fame Committee. Our deepest condolences are along with his spouse, Marcia, his sons, Chip and Chris, and your complete Beake household."
Earlier than becoming a member of the Broncos in 1979, he labored as an assistant coach with the Chiefs from 1968 to 1974 and the Saints from 1976 by means of 1977. Beake was on Hank Stram's teaching employees when Kansas Metropolis gained Tremendous Bowl IV.
After leaving the Broncos, Beake labored for the league workplace.
