Indiana Sold John Fairchild to Kentucky
The Pacers sold John Fairchild to the Kentucky Colonels for cash on October 28, 1969. Fairchild had already fallen to the edge of Indiana’s rotation before the transaction.
NBA Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Indiana sold John Fairchild to Kentucky for cash on October 28, 1969. Fairchild had already been pushed to the edge of the Pacers' rotation, appearing in only three games that season before the deal. His Kentucky stint was even shorter: seven games, 52 total minutes and 19 points, with averages of 2.7 points and 1.1 rebounds. The Colonels received a real player but almost no lasting on-court value, while Indiana's cash return is undisclosed. With neither side producing a durable asset, the completed outcome is best treated as an even low-impact transaction.
October 28, 1969 Indiana Pacers / Kentucky Colonels Record confidence: Medium
Indiana Pacers Received
- Cash cash
Kentucky Colonels Received
- Player John Fairchild
Trade Analysis
Kentucky Received Only Seven Games
Fairchild appeared in seven games for the Colonels, totaling 52 minutes and 19 points. His averages of 2.7 points and 1.1 rebounds show how little on-court value the purchase produced.
Indiana’s Financial Return Is Unknown
The Pacers received cash, but the amount is not disclosed. That prevents the sale from being framed as a meaningful financial win.
Low Impact on Both Sides Makes This Even
Kentucky received a real player but almost no lasting contribution, while Indiana received an unquantified payment. Equal C grades fit a transaction with no durable asset on either side.
Final Verdict
Even Trade — Indiana C, Kentucky C. Indiana sold John Fairchild to Kentucky for cash on October 28, 1969. Fairchild had already been pushed to the edge of the Pacers' rotation, appearing in only three games that season before the deal.