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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
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Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Colts Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Baltimore acquired defensive lineman Billy Ray Smith Sr. from Pittsburgh for defensive back Jackie Simpson on January 25, 1961. Smith became a long-term Colts mainstay, appearing in 124 regular-season games for Baltimore and starting 75, with a career that extended through the Super Bowl V championship season. Simpson gave Pittsburgh 21 games and five starts across two seasons. The longevity gap makes Baltimore the decisive winner.
