Bob Cross / Bobby Cross NFL Trade History

Chicago Bears received Larry Brink from Los Angeles Rams in the 1954-05-08 trade. Los Angeles acquired Bob Cross as a player-for-player return, giving the Rams a direct roster asset rather than a contingent or future consideration. Los Angeles Rams's return was Bob Cross / Bobby Cross. Chicago acquired Larry Brink, an established defensive lineman whose Bears tenure provided the more durable veteran contribution of the swap. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

San Francisco acquired tackle Bob Cross from the Rams for its 1957 third-round pick, which Los Angeles used at No. 27 on George Strugar. Cross gave the 49ers two seasons of useful line play, while Strugar appeared in 57 games with 32 starts for the Rams. Both sides received legitimate value, but Los Angeles obtained the longer-lasting contribution.

The Cardinals acquired tackle Bobby Cross from San Francisco for an undisclosed draft choice. Cross immediately became a starter for Chicago and appeared in 23 games across two seasons, giving the franchise tangible value from the exchange. Because the exact draft return is not fully identified but the trade itself is established, Cross' documented contribution supports a B- grade and a Cardinals win.