NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Art Hauser; Bill Striegal from Boston/New England Patriots for Alton Romine / Al Romine; Don King (a). Denver swapped Alton Romine / Al Romine for Art Hauser, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

April 15, 1961 Denver BroncosBoston New England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: minor Provisional Record

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Art Hauser; Bill Striegal from Boston/New England Patriots for Alton Romine / Al Romine; Don King (a). Denver swapped Alton Romine / Al Romine for Art Hauser, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Art Hauser; Bill Striegal from Boston/New England Patriots for Alton Romine / Al Romine; Don King (a). Denver swapped Alton Romine / Al Romine for Art Hauser, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win. Boston/New England Patriots received Alton Romine / Al Romine; Don King (a) and gave up Art Hauser; Bill Striegal.