Trade 1
May 1, 1970
Denver Broncos received Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw.
NFL Trade History
Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1970–1971 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw across 2 recorded transactions from May 1, 1970 through July 17, 1971. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
July 17, 1971
New England Patriots received Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Denver Broncos Win. The timeline spans 1970–1971 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos
Denver acquired fullback Willis Crenshaw from St. Louis in 1970 for the 1971 third-round pick used on Jim Livesay at No. 61. Crenshaw played 12 games for the Broncos, rushing for 200 yards and five touchdowns while adding 105 receiving yards and another score. Livesay was drafted by the Cardinals but never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Denver received a useful season of production, giving the Broncos the clear edge.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw
Arizona Cardinals
- Pick 1971 third round pick (#61-Jim Livesay)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Denver Broncos and New England Patriots
Denver Broncos received 1972 sixth round pick (selection not identified) in the exchange with New England Patriots. Denver received a 1972 sixth-round choice and preserved usable draft capital, even though the exact eventual selection remains unidentified. The supported hindsight grade is C+. That mark reflects realized value tied directly to this transaction, with the overall result recorded as Denver Broncos Win.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Pick 1972 sixth round pick (selection not identified)
New England Patriots
- Player Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw