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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Win Tier: landmark
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh acquired Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne from Detroit for Earl Morrall, a 1959 second-round pick, and a 1960 fourth-round pick. Layne gave the Steelers credibility, production, and a different competitive identity in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Detroit did receive value, including Roger Brown, but the Lions moved a franchise icon and watched Pittsburgh get the player who defined the trade's legacy.
Detroit Lions received Carl Brettschneider from Arizona Cardinals for Mike Rabold. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
