TradeVerdicts connects Ray Krouse to 2 exact
public NFL transactions involving Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders.
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
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 2
Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Baltimore acquired defensive lineman Ray Krouse from Detroit on July 17, 1958 for a 1959 third-round pick, No. 36 overall Ron Luciano. Krouse immediately joined a Colts defense that won back-to-back NFL championships in 1958 and 1959 and remained with Baltimore through 1959. Luciano never produced comparable NFL value for Detroit, flipping the original assessment decisively toward the Colts.
Washington Commanders Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Dallas acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Eddie LeBaron from Washington for its 1961 first- and sixth-round picks. The first became No. 2 overall quarterback Norm Snead, while the sixth became Joe Krakoski. LeBaron gave the expansion Cowboys needed stability and a 1962 Pro Bowl season, but Washington received premium draft capital and a long-term starting quarterback, producing the stronger overall return.
