Oakland acquired quarterback Daryle Lamonica, Glenn Bass and…
Oakland acquired quarterback Daryle Lamonica, Glenn Bass and Buffalo's 1967 third- and fifth-round picks for Tom Flores, Art Powell and a second-round pick. Lamonica immediately led the Raiders to a 13-1 season and Super Bowl II, later earning league MVP honors. The additional picks produced Bill Fairband and Mike Hibler, making Oakland's already superior quarterback return even more valuable.
Buffalo Bills Received
- player Tom Flores
- player Art Powell
- pick 1967 second round pick (#42-Jim LeMoine)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Daryle Lamonica
- player Glenn Bass
- pick 1967 third round pick (#75-Bill Fairband)
- pick 1967 fifth round pick (#131-Mike Hibler)
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
Buffalo and Oakland completed a major AFL exchange on March 14, 1967. The Raiders received Daryle Lamonica, receiver Glenn Bass, Buffalo's third-round pick and a fifth-round selection that had come through Kansas City. The Bills received quarterback Tom Flores, receiver Art Powell and Oakland's second-round choice. The picks became Bill Fairband, Mike Hibler and Jim LeMoine.
Why Lamonica Changed the Raiders
Lamonica immediately transformed Oakland's offense. In 1967 he threw 30 touchdown passes, led the Raiders to a 13-1 regular season, won the AFL championship and reached Super Bowl II. He became one of the league's signature deep passers and remained the Raiders' primary quarterback through their rise into a perennial contender. The trade gave Oakland the most valuable position on the field at exactly the right moment.
How Buffalo's Return Fell Short
Flores was a respected quarterback and later a historic Raiders coach, but his Buffalo playing tenure was brief. Powell was an accomplished receiver, yet he also did not provide a long-term answer. LeMoine never offset the lost quarterback value. Buffalo therefore surrendered a younger passer entering his peak plus extra draft capital without receiving a comparable foundation piece.
Final Verdict
The immediate 1967 championship run makes the value gap visible without needing decades of hindsight. Oakland wins overwhelmingly. Lamonica alone would have justified the deal; adding Bass and two draft choices widened the gap. Buffalo received recognizable veteran names but not equivalent long-term production. An A+ for the Raiders and F for the Bills reflects a transaction that helped launch Oakland's championship era.