Trade 1
March 15, 1962
Denver Broncos received Bob Zeman.
NFL Trade History
Bob Zeman NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Bob Zeman to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and New York Jets.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1962–1964 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Bob Zeman Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Bob Zeman across 2 recorded transactions from March 15, 1962 through January 1, 1964. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
January 1, 1964
New York Jets received Bob Zeman.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Denver Broncos Win; Even Trade. The timeline spans 1962–1964 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
Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers
Denver acquired Bob Scarpitto, Bob Zeman and Luther Hayes from San Diego for cash on March 15, 1962. The deal paid off quickly: Scarpitto caught 35 passes for 667 yards and six touchdowns in 1962, while Zeman started all 14 games, intercepted six passes and earned All-AFL recognition. Hayes did not become a regular-season contributor, but the two established starters make Denver the clear winner.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Bob Scarpitto
- Player Bob Zeman
- Player Luther Hayes
Los Angeles Chargers
- Other cash
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Denver Broncos and New York Jets
Denver and New York completed a nine-player AFL exchange in January 1964, the largest trade in league history at the time. Denver received Dick Guesman, Ed Cooke, Charlie Janerette, Jim Price and Sid Fournet; New York received Gene Prebola, Wahoo McDaniel, Gordy Holz and Bob Zeman. Both sides earn B grades. Denver received greater numerical depth and multiple starters, while New York landed the most recognizable individual piece in McDaniel. The exchange helped both rosters without creating an obvious long-term loser.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Dick Guesman
- Player Ed Cooke (Grey)
- Player Charlie Janerette / Charley Janerette / Chuck Janerette
- Player Jim Price (Bluford)
- Player Sid Fournet
New York Jets
- Player Gene Prebola
- Player Ed McDaniel / Wahoo McDaniel
- Player Gordy Holtz
- Player Bob Zeman