John Elway engaged to former Raiders cheerleader
By Penny Parker, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published September 26, 2008 at 12:41 p.m.
Updated September 26, 2008 at 12:41 p.m.
Photo by ABC Television
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway is shown with Paige Green during ABC's "Gillette's Young Guns Celebrity Race - Fast Cars & Superstars" last year.
Is love lovelier the second time around?
Broncos Hall-of-Famer John Elway is betting on it.
He asked steady girlfriend Paige Green, a former Raiderette, to marry him while the cute couple was vacationing in Italy last week.
“I’m very lucky to find Paige,” Elway told me. “She’s a great gal. I’m looking forward to a long life together.”
The quarterback and the cheerleader met three years ago during a celebrity golf tournament in Los Angeles, where Green, an actress, called home. But it wasn’t until seven months later when Elway spotted the lovely lady on an infomercial that he thought to contact her.
A year ago, she moved to Denver where the two have made their nest in Elway’s Cherry Hills Village home. Elway’s first marriage to Janet Elway ended after 18 years and four children.
Craig Andrisen, one of Elway’s best buds, said he knew the two would get engaged eventually, he just didn’t know when.
“I’m ecstatic for the both of them,” said Andrisen who recently married for the second time to Christy Luth. “At my wedding, he sat in the back row. Now he’s moving up to the front.”
Elway, 48, and Green, 41, haven’t set their wedding date yet. For the Italy proposal, the former quarterback came prepared with diamond ring in tow. Did he make the surprise proposal romantic?
“I tried to, yeah,” he said. “I think she said, ‘Yes,’ the third time I asked her.”
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September 26, 2008
12:53 p.m.
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Squatch writes:
Way to go John.
A Janet Elway story yesterday and a John Elway story today coincidence I think not.
September 26, 2008
12:54 p.m.
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mrscandalous writes:
see bronco fans you all love have a heart for the raiders lol if your leader mister elway does so will you and no im not a bronco fan
September 26, 2008
12:58 p.m.
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BetterEducated writes:
A cheerleader yet. And "She's a great gal."
So was his wife, whom I grew to admire greatly. I'm sure his daughters are great gals too and would have been enhanced by a different experience in their home.
Yes, she looks like a "great gal" like all the others, so please -- John -- treat her right. Tears will not improve that face, and neither will worry, anxiety or frustration. Keep the smile on it this time, as some of us in your audience are aware how it faded from the countenance of the last "great gal" (who may have been a few "great gals" behind at the time, anyway).
September 26, 2008
1:06 p.m.
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ptorres writes:
Raider trader Mr. Elway.
September 26, 2008
1:09 p.m.
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rockygirl writes:
Well, at least she's not a 21 year old bimbo.
September 26, 2008
1:14 p.m.
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leatherneck writes:
DON'T DO IT JOHN.......JUST GIVE US ONE NIGHT OUT WITH THE GUYS
September 26, 2008
1:19 p.m.
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fmikey writes:
So what? Who cares? Must be a slow news day. Or, maybe the News is just maintaining the normally low intellectual level of its reporting....
September 26, 2008
1:23 p.m.
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aRe writes:
Yet another former Bronco QB to marry a cheerleader - (Plummer did too.) I knew I should've played quarterback in highschool instead of 3rd string Leftout.
September 26, 2008
1:28 p.m.
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jaybyrd writes:
The Denver media is finally reporting on something it can grasp, and of major significance to the locals. Whew! For a minute there, I thought it would tackle the bailout and upcoming economic meltdown. But I see the RMN finally came to its senses and stuck with its area of expertise. WTG, guys!
September 26, 2008
1:29 p.m.
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arvada_mark writes:
I think if he's going to marry someone formally associated with that team from Oakland (I won't say the word), then she should be 21 & busty & some of those other things that are good...I guess. I suppose since John graduated from Stanford with something like a 3.8 GPA, she'd probably have to be able to put 2 & 2 together on a high level as well. John, aren't there any Broncos cheerleaders you could have romanced? $100 says she's now a Broncos fan.
September 26, 2008
1:34 p.m.
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VoiceOfTheRockies writes:
I could not care less about whome Mr. Elway has sex with.
September 26, 2008
1:43 p.m.
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truth22 writes:
Penny, you couldn't save this bit of wisdom for your lame little column?
September 26, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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Ahab337 writes:
mrscandalous writes:
see bronco fans you all love have a heart for the raiders lol if your leader mister elway does so will you and no im not a bronco fan
Obviously you're not into capitalizing, punctuation, or any kind of grammatical skills either. Must be a Raider fan.
September 26, 2008
1:48 p.m.
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RBN writes:
John, don't marry her. Why would anyone with a ton of money and options get married? Love costs too much moeny, but fun costs nothing but feelings.
September 26, 2008
1:49 p.m.
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Mike1969 writes:
Now that's some headline news!
September 26, 2008
1:51 p.m.
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RockLobster writes:
A cheerleader, fine. But a RAIDER cheerleader? BLASPHEMY!
September 26, 2008
2:12 p.m.
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4gColoNative writes:
Looked at the photo and thought she was maybe 29 ... 41?!
- Nice catch, John.
Power to the Pre-Nup!!
September 26, 2008
2:32 p.m.
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dilligaf writes:
We have no problem with her being a former Raider cheerleader. Just like we don't have problems with former Raider players. Because we all have something in common. WE ALL HATE AL DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just ask people like Marcus Allen.
September 26, 2008
2:32 p.m.
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stoney writes:
All Hail the Great Mr Elway
September 26, 2008
2:34 p.m.
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Scott writes:
For God's sake John, DO NOT BUY! Instead, rent. The following web site illustrates the advantages of renting over buying. The example is if Paul McCartney had rented instead of buying.
http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/blog/...
Scott
September 26, 2008
2:39 p.m.
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chickenlittle1234 writes:
Come on, let's be hopeful. I myself have met the future ex-Ms. Chickenlittle. But then again, that renting idea from Scott...I like that.
September 26, 2008
2:40 p.m.
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OhBrother writes:
Welcome to the dark side Johnny, we've been waiting...
September 26, 2008
2:49 p.m.
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zivo24 writes:
Hmmm...
Wonder if this is the same woman I saw him sitting with across the aisle from me at a concert earlier this year.
She's pretty if you like that type - way too much make-up, big hair that probably hasn't seen it's original color since she was a teen ager and a wardrobe straight from "Trophy Wives R Us". By looks only she seemed pretty much the antithesis of Janet.
But it's good he found somebody. Patting his own back probably was taking a toll on his shoulder.
September 26, 2008
2:54 p.m.
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more_cowbell writes:
Hope he has the prenup worked out.
September 26, 2008
3:11 p.m.
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Heidi writes:
"John, aren't there any Broncos cheerleaders you could have romanced? $100 says she's now a Broncos fan."
How do you know she wasn't a Broncos fan when she was a Raiders cheerleader?
September 26, 2008
3:17 p.m.
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frankmm writes:
some guys never learn..
September 26, 2008
3:22 p.m.
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almostarmy2003 writes:
TRADER!!!!! MARRIAGE YUCK
September 26, 2008
3:42 p.m.
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atool writes:
LAME news!
September 26, 2008
3:45 p.m.
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TatMat76 writes:
JOHN WHAT THE HELL. I LOVE YOU MAN, DONT TRADE LIKE THAT. FRICKING RAIDERS:????????????????? I WOULD HAVE NEVER NAMED MY THIRD SON AFER YOU IF I KNEW YOU WOULD GO FOR A RAIDER BROAD. DAMN MAN, WHAT TO SAY. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR CHOICE. PLEASE KILL HER AND DATE A COLOLRADO NATIVE. MUCH LOVE.
MATT
September 26, 2008
3:46 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
If it's what John wants, he has the right to go for it. Who are we to judge? It makes me laugh when people form an opinion about the personal life of someone famous. Stop watching TMZ for Gods sake.
September 26, 2008
3:49 p.m.
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Scott writes:
Lighten up Dynamicdave! 99% of the comments here are in jest.
Scott
September 26, 2008
4:13 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
Scott, so is mine. Hey I was trying to think of something sarcastic to say about the Bronco QB and Raider rah, rah girl, but most were already stolen.
September 26, 2008
4:25 p.m.
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Heidi writes:
Ddave,
How about saying the cute couple is not so cute as RMN states? I don't think John's cute. I don't have an opinion on Barbie.
September 26, 2008
4:27 p.m.
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T1anda writes:
Hmmmm Bettereducated...It sounds as though John was playing the field when he wasn't on the field and was very much married to Janet. Sure hope it isn't true! Janet is pure class!! I don't think John will ever find anyone comparable to Janet again.
18 years down the drain. How sad!
September 26, 2008
5:51 p.m.
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MilesUnltd writes:
Just them good ol Republican values. Dump the devoted wife and kids for a...cheerleader? Just like in the car biz-Johnny ain't too smart. Lets hope she is, and gets a chunk o change when they deeevorce-Karma.
September 26, 2008
6:02 p.m.
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pete10000ft writes:
Cha-ching!
September 26, 2008
6:29 p.m.
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royalmarshalls writes:
What are all u Broncos fans mad about....Even after Elway leaves our team and retires he continues F*****G The Raiders!!!!! LOL!!!!!
ALRIGHT JOHN!! She looks darn good! :)
September 26, 2008
6:50 p.m.
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platoro79 writes:
Hey John, she's hot! Hopefully she doesn't grow a second evil head on gameday like Raider fans do!
September 26, 2008
7:26 p.m.
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6_is_the_new_7 writes:
She does look pretty good for 41. Not to hard to do though next to John. He definitly is showing his age. Alot of wear and tear on him. Was she married before or have any kids? I blame my wife and kids for my worry lines.
September 26, 2008
8:06 p.m.
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easy writes:
Holy S@#@.
The Chiefs may be terrible this year but this would never happen in KC. The city of Denver should be embarrassed.
Raider blood has invaded your camp, Broncos. You're bound to have horse-toothed degenerates running your town in no time. Good luck.
GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!
September 26, 2008
8:28 p.m.
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BUCKSHOTT2006 writes:
I suppose congratulations are in order, but I would caution John Elway with two words: Paul McCartney!
September 26, 2008
9:43 p.m.
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nouse4u2 writes:
don't worry about this woman being a gold digger- john has already lost most of his money between his divorce, the collapse of the stock price when the dealerships were sold and his multiple failed business ventures- but he has enough to live comfortably
September 26, 2008
9:49 p.m.
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ReallyJustCurious writes:
I've always known John would see the light and come to our side. Welcome to the Raiders!
September 26, 2008
10:29 p.m.
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Andy writes:
A Raider cheerleader?! John, you treasonous low-life! A pox on you, I say, a pox!
...just kidding.
Congratulations. Best of luck.
September 26, 2008
10:45 p.m.
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ReallyJustCurious writes:
Andy -
A pox on you, I say, a pox! - pure poetry! Thank you, a lift during a difficult day.
September 27, 2008
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headsup5 writes:
To the Victors go the Spoils!
September 27, 2008
8:37 a.m.
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cmcray1 writes:
Alzheimers.
September 27, 2008
8:48 a.m.
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theairdog writes:
Based on mrscandalous' syntax, spelling and grammer, I don't think he CAN read.
September 27, 2008
2:28 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
theairdog, someone needs to tell "mrscandalous" to "just say no" to meth.
Heidi, Johns ole' lady is pretty nice. No opinion of John. I wonder if she is like "The Valley Girls"? Example: "I'm going to college to study to be a veterinarian because I'm really good with children".
easy, If we did have them invading our camp, it would just mean more pain for your lowly Chiefs. Regardless, at 41, I doubt if she wants kids. Him neither.
MilesUnltd, John did well when he sold the car biz. He also open a huge furniture store, here in Vegas. (Plus, he plugs the "Desert Nissan commercials, here in Vegas). He is a lot richer then anyone might guess.
September 27, 2008
7:09 p.m.
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EPiKBroncos writes:
Why are some of you people hating on the greatest quaterback that ever played the game? So what if Elway is marrying a former raiderette? It just means that we smash them (raiders) on the field and take their women home. In short the raiders are the Broncos' "B" words.
p.s. whoever threw that mustard bomb at me, when I was 8, in the coliseum for wearing my Broncos jacket....I'm gonna find you.
September 27, 2008
7:26 p.m.
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Heidi writes:
Wow, Dynamic, carrying on a conversation with several people all at once, all by yourself!
"lowly" Chiefs? You take that back!
I wonder if you are secretly in love with Elway and are jealous of his relationship with Barbie. Did you follow John out to Vegas?
Just razzing ya...
September 29, 2008
1:30 a.m.
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SCgal writes:
Browsing through the comments i see many of you have not bothered to do your homework. Ms. Green not "barbie" brings a lot more to the dinner table than just looks, ... Elway is the lucky one here, and maybe she should get the pre-nup. I know it may have never occured to some of you that maybe some women have their OWN money (and she has ALOT!), and its an insult to this woman who has achieved on her own..not through someone else... that you would still attempt to tear her down and cast her in a negative light. women are damned if they do, and damned if they dont. If it had been what you guys consider a regular joe blow that she was marrying, you'd make the customary comment......Hnph!!.....what she doing with him??? Giver her credit, she has earned it.
September 29, 2008
1:33 a.m.
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SCgal writes:
PS. epicbroncos, i apologize for the mustard on the jacket. Our Raider fans do tend to be a bit "over-zealous" and im sure they were aiming at your parents, not you! ***smile****
September 29, 2008
9:55 a.m.
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Gregory11 writes:
Wow....you guys are amazing. I've know Paige for many years now and let's just say they both have a lot to add to that big table of theirs. She is an amazing person and certainly not a money hungry person or bimbo. Yes, she was a cheerleader for the LA Raiders many years ago and has worked her bum off at all kinds of great jobs on her own account. Give this women some credit before you judge her so ignorantly! Good for you Paige and John....
December 29, 2008
9:27 a.m.
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mountainmanmason writes:
Divorce is painful for all involved and cost society more than most realize (OK requires PREP training, developed here in Colorado, before a divorce can be finalized). SO many marriages could be saved. The kids will benefit from seeing the conflict resolution skills and models of commitment even when it gets tough (kids of divorced parent are more likely to divorce). Don't have kids if you don't plan to really work at "till death do us part". As a school teacher I have had to pay for other peoples mistakes that their kids act out in the classroom. Divorce affects society - thus society should have a right to be involved in preventing it. We are celebrating 30 years together and it took work and counseling and swallowing ego and commitment and learning to love better and be less selfcentered.