Jan. 20, 1965 - The Kansas City Chiefs today traded Abner Haynes (pictured with ball), a halfback, to the Denver Broncos for Jim Fraser, a linebacker who is the American Football League’s punting leader, and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Haynes had been with the Chiefs since the team was organized as the Dallas Texans five years ago. The 26-year-old, 190-pound star played at North Texas State.
Fraser has been a pro player for four years.
Haynes was the AFL’s leading rusher in 1960, the league’s first year of existence. Two years later, he set a league record of 21 touchdowns. He wound up fifth in rushing last season, gaining 713 yards on 137 carries for a 5.5-yard average.
Fraser has been the AFL’s punting leader the last three seasons, averaging 44.6 yards for 70 punts in 1964. His acquisition by the Chiefs is expected to strengthen their linebacking corps, hurt by the loss of E.J. Holub through a knee operation in mid-season.

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