Oakland sent veteran tackle Glen Ray Hines to Pittsburgh for…
Oakland sent veteran tackle Glen Ray Hines to Pittsburgh for 1974 third- and sixth-round picks. The Raiders used the third-rounder on Mark van Eeghen, who rushed for 5,907 yards in eight Oakland seasons and helped win two Super Bowls. Hines started all 14 games for Pittsburgh in 1973, so the Steelers received useful immediate value, but van Eeghen makes Oakland the decisive winner.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1974 third round pick (#75-Mark Van Eeghen)
- pick 1974 sixth round pick (#150-Rick Druschel)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Glen Ray Hines
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
The August 29, 1973 transaction sent veteran offensive tackle Glen Ray Hines from Oakland to Pittsburgh. In return, the Raiders received Pittsburgh's 1974 third-round and sixth-round selections. Oakland used the third-round choice, No. 75 overall, on running back Mark van Eeghen and the sixth-rounder, No. 150, on Rick Druschel. The value of the deal is driven overwhelmingly by the third-round result, but Pittsburgh's return should not be dismissed.
Oakland Return
Van Eeghen became a major Raiders contributor. The club's own history credits him with 112 games and 87 starts over eight Oakland seasons, 5,907 rushing yards, 35 rushing touchdowns, and significant work as a receiver. He was a key part of playoff teams and contributed to victories in Super Bowls XI and XV. Raiders history also places him second on the franchise's career rushing list. Druschel did not add comparable Oakland value, but van Eeghen alone turned the acquired third-round pick into an exceptional long-term return.
Pittsburgh Return
Hines gave the Steelers useful immediate help. His 1973 record shows 14 games and 14 starts, meaning Pittsburgh acquired a full-season starting tackle rather than a player who disappeared after the trade. That matters to the grade. Hines's Steelers tenure was brief and 1973 was his final NFL season, so the value stopped quickly, but one season of complete starting availability is still a meaningful return and deserves more credit than a failing grade.
Final Verdict
Oakland wins decisively because van Eeghen developed into an eight-season cornerstone, championship contributor, and one of the most productive rushers in Raiders history. Pittsburgh nevertheless received a full year of starting line play from Hines. A- for Oakland reflects the outstanding long-term conversion of the third-round pick, while B- for Pittsburgh recognizes genuine short-term value without equating one season of Hines with van Eeghen's sustained impact.