NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Cleveland acquired Bill Glass (a); Jim Ninowski; Howard Cassady / Hopalong Cassady from Detroit Lions for Milt Plum; Tom Watkins / Tommy Watkins; Dave Lloyd. The available record points to a balanced exchange or low-stakes roster churn, not a clear historical win.

March 29, 1962 Cleveland Browns ↔ Detroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Cleveland Browns Received

player Bill Glass (a )
player Jim Ninowski
player Howard Cassady / Hopalong Cassady
pick 1963 fifth round pick (#68-Frank Baker)

Detroit Lions Received

player Milt Plum
player Tom Watkins / Tommy Watkins
player Dave Lloyd

Cleveland Browns

C+

Detroit Lions

C+

Trade Analysis

Detroit Lions received Milt Plum; Tom Watkins / Tommy Watkins; Dave Lloyd and gave up Bill Glass (a); Jim Ninowski; Howard Cassady / Hopalong Cassady.