Trade 1
September 10, 1959
Cleveland Browns received 1960 second round pick (#18-Larry Stephens).
NFL Trade History
Larry Stephens NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Larry Stephens to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints.
3 Recorded trades
5 Teams represented
1959–1967 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints
Player Transaction Context
Why Larry Stephens Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Larry Stephens across 3 recorded transactions from September 10, 1959 through September 14, 1967. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
July 12, 1962
Los Angeles Rams received Larry Stephens.
Trade 3
September 14, 1967
Dallas Cowboys received Larry Stephens.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Cleveland Browns Win; Winner: Cleveland Browns; Dallas Cowboys Win. The timeline spans 1959–1967 and 5 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
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland sent Pittsburgh the rights to veteran end Darrel Brewster and a 1960 fifth-round choice that became Abner Haynes, receiving Pittsburgh’s 1960 second-rounder in return. The Browns used that pick on tackle Larry Stephens, who gave them two seasons before becoming part of the later Frank Ryan trade; Pittsburgh never captured Haynes’ AFL stardom.
Assets Received
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Other rights to Darrel Brewster / Pete Brewster
- Pick 1960 fifth round pick (#55-Abner Haynes)
Cleveland Browns
- Pick 1960 second round pick (#18-Larry Stephens)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams
The legacy record lists Los Angeles Rams receiving Larry Stephens, 1963 third round pick (#37-John Baker (b) / Johnny Baker), 1963 sixth round pick (#79-Terry Monaghan) and Cleveland Browns receiving Frank Ryan, Tom Wilson, but part of that date, identity, or downstream attribution remains disputed in the surviving historical record. Cleveland acquired quarterback Frank Ryan and halfback Tom Wilson from Los Angeles for defensive tackle Larry Stephens plus 1963 third- and sixth-round selections. Sources differ by roughly a day on the 1962 execution date, but the package is
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Player Larry Stephens
- Pick 1963 third round pick (#37-John Baker (b) / Johnny Baker)
- Pick 1963 sixth round pick (#79-Terry Monaghan)
Cleveland Browns
- Player Frank Ryan
- Player Tom Wilson
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints
Dallas acquired Larry Stephens from New Orleans for the 1968 fourth-round pick used on Dan Sartin. Stephens remained with the Cowboys during their 1967 championship-game season and gave Dallas the only meaningful team-specific return from the transaction. New Orleans received a draft choice, but Sartin never appeared in a regular-season game for the Saints.
Assets Received
New Orleans Saints
- Pick 1968 fourth round pick (#103-Dan Sartin)
Dallas Cowboys
- Player Larry Stephens