San Francisco acquired receiver Robert West from Kansas City…
San Francisco acquired receiver Robert West from Kansas City on September 9, 1974 for the 1975 sixth-round pick that became linebacker Dave Wasick. West appeared in 10 games as a 49ers reserve that season and was later traded to Oakland for a future conditional choice that did not vest. His San Francisco impact was modest, but it still exceeded the Chiefs' return because Wasick never played an NFL regular-season game.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1975 6th round pick (139th overall, Dave Wasick)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Robert West
Trade Analysis
The September Deal
Kansas City traded receiver Robert West to San Francisco on September 9, 1974 for a future sixth-round draft choice. The selection became No. 139 overall in 1975, where the Chiefs drafted San Jose State linebacker Dave Wasick. The transaction exchanged an established reserve receiver for a low-cost future roster chance.
West's 49ers Stint
West had already played for Kansas City in 1972 and 1973. After the trade, he appeared in 10 games for San Francisco during the 1974 season as a reserve. He did not become a long-term 49ers receiver, and San Francisco moved him to Oakland in July 1975 for a future conditional choice that ultimately was not exercised. His direct 49ers value was therefore limited to that 1974 season.
Kansas City's Pick
The Chiefs received the promised sixth-rounder and selected Wasick at No. 139. Kansas City's own historical review of sixth-round selections lists Wasick with zero games played for the franchise, and Pro Football Reference likewise shows no NFL regular-season career for him. The pick did not create any game-day return.
Small Trade, Clear Edge
Neither side found a major building block. San Francisco, however, received 10 regular-season appearances from West and later retained at least the opportunity to move him again. Kansas City's draft selection produced no regular-season contribution. That creates a modest but real advantage for the 49ers.
Final Verdict
San Francisco 49ers Win. San Francisco earns a C-plus for getting one season of usable reserve depth from West. Kansas City earns a D because the sixth-round pick became a player who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. The result is clear even though the overall stakes were small.
West appeared in ten games for San Francisco during 1974, while Kansas City's sixth-round selection Dave Wasick never became an NFL regular-season contributor.