NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Cleveland acquired 1960 draft pick (undisclosed pick) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Tom Catlin. Compensation is incomplete or conditional; strict hindsight does not support forcing a winner.

August 4, 1959 Arizona CardinalsCleveland Browns Confidence: medium Tier: minor

Cleveland Browns Received

  • pick 1960 draft pick (undisclosed)

Trade Analysis

Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received Tom Catlin and gave up 1960 draft pick (undisclosed pick). 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.