Dallas acquired defensive end Maury Youmans from Chicago in…
Dallas acquired defensive end Maury Youmans from Chicago in the 1964 offseason for wide receiver Gary Barnes. Youmans played all 28 Cowboys games across 1964-65, started 15 and recorded 6.5 sacks before his NFL career ended.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Gary Barnes
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Maury Youmans
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Chicago’s 1964 media guide explicitly says Barnes joined the Bears in the offseason trade that sent defensive end Maury Youmans to Dallas. Chicago’s all-time trade ledger records the same player-for-player exchange, while contemporary player histories place the transaction in June/July 1964.
Dallas Return
Youmans gave the Cowboys two complete seasons. Pro Football Reference records 14 games and one start in 1964, then 14 games and 14 starts in 1965. Across the two Dallas seasons he produced 6.5 sacks, including 4.5 in his full-time starting year.
Chicago Return
Barnes played 13 games with two starts for the 1964 Bears but caught only four passes for 61 yards and no touchdowns. He did not play in 1965 and never appeared for Chicago again.
Hindsight Comparison
Dallas received 28 games and a full season of starting defensive-end value. Chicago received one low-volume receiving season. Neither player became a long-term franchise piece, but the direct football return clearly favors Dallas.
Final Verdict
Dallas Cowboys Win, B+ to D+. Youmans’ two-season contribution and 1965 starting role substantially outweigh Barnes’ four-catch Bears tenure.