Trade 1
July 31, 1972
Dallas Cowboys received Billy Parks.
NFL Trade History
Billy Parks NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Billy Parks to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tennessee Titans.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1972–1973 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Billy Parks Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Billy Parks across 2 recorded transactions from July 31, 1972 through May 9, 1973. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
May 9, 1973
Tennessee Titans received Billy Parks.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Dallas Cowboys Win. The timeline spans 1972–1973 and 3 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
Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers
Dallas Cowboys received Billy Parks and (James) Mike Montgomery. Dallas received Billy Parks and Mike Montgomery. Parks became a useful player and also figured into a later asset chain, while Montgomery added another roster piece. The Cowboys therefore received two tangible assets for a player who never appeared in a regular-season game for San Diego, creating a clear Dallas advantage. That stronger outcome supports a B+ grade for Dallas Cowboys.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Duane Thomas
Dallas Cowboys
- Player Billy Parks
- Player (James) Mike Montgomery
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans
Dallas sent defensive lineman Tody Smith and receiver Billy Parks to Houston in 1973 for the Oilers' 1974 first- and third-round picks. Houston's collapse made the first-rounder No. 1 overall, which Dallas used on Ed “Too Tall” Jones; the third-rounder became quarterback Danny White at No. 53. The Cowboys landed two franchise fixtures from one deal, while the Oilers received only short-term veteran production.
Assets Received
Dallas Cowboys
- Pick 1974 first round pick (#1-Ed "Too Tall" Jones)
- Pick 1974 third round pick (#53-Danny White)
Tennessee Titans
- Player Tody Smith
- Player Billy Parks