Trade 1
May 1, 1963
Chicago Bears received 1964 second round pick (#21-Billy Martin).
NFL Trade History
Billy Martin NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Billy Martin to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings.
2 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
1963–1968 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Billy Martin Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Billy Martin across 2 recorded transactions from May 1, 1963 through January 24, 1968. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
January 24, 1968
Minnesota Vikings received Billy Martin.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Even Trade; Atlanta Falcons Win. The timeline spans 1963–1968 and 4 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams
Chicago sent veteran end John Adams to the Los Angeles Rams on May 1, 1963 for the 1964 second-round selection that became No. 21 Bill Martin. Adams started 10 of 13 games for Los Angeles in 1963 and caught nine passes for 93 yards before his NFL career ended. Martin played 28 games for Chicago across 1964 and 1965 and totaled 92 receiving yards, producing similarly modest short-term returns.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Player John Adams (Albert)
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1964 second round pick (#21-Billy Martin)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta sent Billy Martin to Minnesota on January 24, 1968, for defensive lineman Jerry Shay. Martin gave the Vikings one season, appearing in all 14 games with 10 catches, 101 receiving yards, one touchdown, and regular punting work. Shay became an immediate Atlanta starter and opened 28 games across 1968 and 1969, giving the Falcons the better long-term return.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Billy Martin
Atlanta Falcons
- Player Jerry Shay