Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney); 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith) from Chicago Bears for Ron Shanklin. Analysis: This 1975 transaction with Chicago Bears registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney)
- pick 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith)
Chicago Bears Received
- player Ron Shanklin
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney); 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith) from Chicago Bears for Ron Shanklin. Analysis: This 1975 transaction with Chicago Bears registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney); 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith) from Chicago Bears for Ron Shanklin. Analysis: This 1975 transaction with Chicago Bears registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value. Chicago Bears received Ron Shanklin and gave up 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney); 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.