Trade 1
March 19, 1971
Indianapolis Colts received Tom Beutler.
NFL Trade History
Tom Beutler NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tom Beutler to one exact public NFL transaction involving Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1971 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tom Beutler Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the March 19, 1971 transaction between Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts. The card below shows exactly where Tom Beutler appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts
Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts exchanged 1972 ninth round pick (#230-Billy LeFear) for Tom Beutler. LeFear was a strong result for a ninth-round choice. The Browns did not draft a star, but late-round trades should be judged against realistic opportunity cost. In hindsight, Cleveland Browns produced the stronger realized return, with the grade based on actual post-trade service and traceable downstream value rather than the nominal asset label alone.
Assets Received
Cleveland Browns
- Pick 1972 ninth round pick (#230-Billy LeFear)
Indianapolis Colts
- Player Tom Beutler