NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit acquired Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson from…

Detroit acquired Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson from Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers for Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky. The available record points to a balanced or unresolved exchange rather than a clear steal.

February 1, 1939 Detroit Lions - Pittsburgh Steelers Record confidence: Medium

Detroit Lions Received

  • player Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • player Vern Huffman
  • player Ace Gutowsky

Detroit Lions

C

Pittsburgh Steelers

C

Trade Analysis

Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers received Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky and gave up Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson. The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.