John Elway went to Stanford University for college.

Quick Scoop

  • John Elway enrolled at Stanford University in 1979 on a football scholarship.
  • He played both football and baseball there, becoming a star quarterback for the Stanford Cardinal.
  • Elway graduated from Stanford in 1983 with a degree in economics.

Extra Context for Fans

John Elway was one of the most heavily recruited high school athletes in the country before choosing Stanford, where the strong passing offense fit his skill set. While there, he set multiple school and conference passing records and earned All-America honors, cementing his legacy as one of college football’s great quarterbacks before heading to the NFL.

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