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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 3
Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Denver acquired star fullback Cookie Gilchrist from Buffalo for fullback Billy Joe on February 24, 1965. Gilchrist immediately delivered 1,108 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games for the Broncos, earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro recognition. Joe was also productive for the champion Bills with 648 scrimmage yards, six touchdowns and a Pro Bowl selection, making this a strong return for both clubs but a Denver win.
Denver Broncos Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Denver Broncos received 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current) and 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch) from Miami Dolphins for Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Miami Dolphins Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Denver Broncos received Earl Faison, Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist, Ernest Park / Earnie Park / Ernie Park, and George Wilson Jr. from Miami Dolphins for Abner Haynes, Jerry Hopkins, Dan LaRose / Danny LaRose, and 1968 sixth round pick (#142-Kim Hammond). Denver's return produced little durable value: Faison and Wilson did not become meaningful Broncos contributors, Gilchrist barely played, and Park supplied the clearest short-term work. Miami's package ultimately produced the stronger team value, supporting a Miami Dolphins Win verdict.
