Los Angeles received Philadelphia's 1963 fifth-round pick,…
Los Angeles received Philadelphia's 1963 fifth-round pick, No. 60, and used it on tackle Roland Benson. Benson never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Philadelphia received guard Roy Hord, who played 11 games and started six for the Eagles in 1962 before leaving for the Jets. The modest but real starting value makes Philadelphia the clear winner in hindsight.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1963 fifth round pick (#60-Roland Benson)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Roy Hord
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On October 3, 1962, Los Angeles sent guard Roy Hord to Philadelphia for the Eagles' 1963 fifth-round selection. Draft-transaction records identify that pick as No. 60, which the Rams used on Miami tackle Roland Benson. Because the pick-to-player chain is direct and documented, Benson's outcome can be evaluated without guessing.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles used No. 60 on Benson, but the selection produced no NFL regular-season value. Pro-Football-Reference's Rams draft record lists Benson at No. 60 and shows no NFL games or seasons. That makes the return a clean example of draft capital that conveyed but failed to become usable professional production. A D+ reflects the real asset received but the absence of an on-field payoff.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia got a short-term starter in Hord. He appeared in 11 games and started six for the Eagles in 1962. His Philadelphia tenure lasted only that season before he played for the New York Jets in 1963, so this was not a foundational acquisition. Still, six starts from a midseason trade are tangible value, especially compared with a draft choice that never reached an NFL field.
Value in Hindsight
The separation is limited but straightforward. The Rams received a valid fifth-round pick and made a legitimate selection; the player simply produced no NFL career. The Eagles received a player who immediately filled a starting role for part of a season. There is no need to inflate Hord's impact or penalize Los Angeles for anything beyond the actual result.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. Philadelphia earns B- for useful short-term starting value, while Los Angeles receives D+ because the No. 60 selection never produced NFL regular-season value.