Player Trade Profile
Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
Explore every recorded NFL trade involving Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson,
including the assets exchanged, team grades, final verdicts,
and TradeVerdicts analysis.
Trade Impact Summary
The TradeVerdicts database links Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson to 4 public trade records involving Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions.
Each record below shows what the teams received, how each side
was graded, and the analysis behind the verdict. Grades and
verdicts follow the
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Transaction Record
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4 records Chicago Bears Win
Tier: major
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh sent the 1941 third overall pick to Chicago for Bill Patterson. Chicago used the pick on Norm Standlee, a three-time All-Pro fullback who contributed to the Bears' 1941 championship season. Patterson gave Pittsburgh little comparable value, making this a clear Bears win.
Assets Received
- Player Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
- Pick 1941 first round pick (#3-Norm Standlee)
Trade Analysis
Chicago turned Bill Patterson into the third overall pick and used it on Norm Standlee, who became an immediate high-end contributor. Pittsburgh did not receive anything close to that value from Patterson. The trade is a straightforward Chicago win in hindsight.
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→ Even Trade
Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh acquired Sam Francis from Chicago Bears for rights to Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson. The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return
Assets Received
- Other rights to Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
Trade Analysis
Chicago Bears received rights to Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson and gave up Sam Francis. The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.
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→ Even Trade
Tier: minor
Confidence: medium
Detroit acquired Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky from Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers for Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson; rights to Dick Nardi. The available record does not show enough durable separation between Detroit's realized return and the other team's return to justify a directional win.
Assets Received
- Player Vern Huffman
- Player Ace Gutowsky
- Player Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
- Other rights to Dick Nardi
Trade Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers received Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson; rights to Dick Nardi and gave up Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky. The record supports the even verdict because the historical record points to comparable or limited realized value on both sides.
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→ Even Trade
Tier: minor
Confidence: medium
Detroit acquired Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson from Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers for Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky. The available record points to a balanced or unresolved exchange rather than a clear steal.
Assets Received
- Player Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
- Player Vern Huffman
- Player Ace Gutowsky
Trade Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers received Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky and gave up Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson. The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.
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