Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Billy Ray Smith Sr.; Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser); draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Billy Ray Smith Sr .
- player Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr
Los Angeles St Louis Rams Received
- pick draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser)
- pick draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins)
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Billy Ray Smith Sr.; Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser); draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Billy Ray Smith Sr.; Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser); draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser); draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins) and gave up Billy Ray Smith Sr.; Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.