Trade 1
January 27, 1970
Atlanta Falcons received 1970 fifth round pick (#112-Bruce Van Ness).
NFL Trade History
Bruce Van Ness NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Bruce Van Ness to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1970 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Bruce Van Ness Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Bruce Van Ness across 2 recorded transactions from January 27, 1970 through September 5, 1970. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
September 5, 1970
Dallas Cowboys received Bruce Van Ness.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are New York Giants Win; Even Trade. The timeline spans 1970 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
Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants
Atlanta traded defensive tackle Jerry Shay to the New York Giants on January 27, 1970 for the Giants' 1970 fifth-round draft choice, No. 112 overall. Atlanta used the pick on Rutgers back Bruce Van Ness, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Shay immediately became a Giants starter and made 20 starts across the 1970 and 1971 seasons.
Assets Received
Atlanta Falcons
- Pick 1970 fifth round pick (#112-Bruce Van Ness)
New York Giants
- Player Jerry Shay
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys exchanged draft pick (selection not identified) for Bruce Van Ness. Atlanta had drafted Van Ness 112th overall in 1970, but he played in Canada rather than appearing for the Falcons. The unknown pick prevents a strong Falcons grade, while Van Ness' lack of Cowboys service prevents a Dallas edge. In hindsight, neither side created a meaningful advantage, so the exchange remains even after weighing actual post-trade service rather than the names or nominal asset types involved.
Assets Received
Atlanta Falcons
- Pick draft pick (selection not identified)
Dallas Cowboys
- Player Bruce Van Ness