Trade 1
August 31, 1972
Denver Broncos received Bobby Maples.
NFL Trade History
Bobby Maples NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Bobby Maples to one exact public NFL transaction involving Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1972 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Bobby Maples Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 31, 1972 transaction between Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. The card below shows exactly where Bobby Maples appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver Broncos received Bobby Maples in the exchange with Pittsburgh Steelers. Bobby Maples gave Denver seven seasons of regular playing time after the trade, making the veteran acquisition a clear and durable football return. Against Pittsburgh Steelers' return of 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a)), that result supports a A- grade. The transaction is judged as Denver Broncos Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Bobby Maples
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pick 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a))