Player Trade Profile

John Sample / Johnny Sample

Trade history, asset movement, verdicts, and team impact for John Sample / Johnny Sample.

4 Related Trades Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore ColtsWashington Redskins Commanders

Trade Impact Summary

John Sample / Johnny Sample appears in 4 trade records in the TradeVerdicts database.

Related Trades

Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Sample / Johnny Sample from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1963 second round pick (#24-George Wilson / Butch Wilson). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts.

1963-09-03
Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for John Sample / Johnny Sample. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

1963-03-19
Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Sample / Johnny Sample from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1962 high draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

1961-09-12
Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Young from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1958 seventh round pick (#79-John Sample / Johnny Sample). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts.

1957-09-05