Pittsburgh acquired receiver Bob “Bobby” Coronado from…
Pittsburgh acquired receiver Bob “Bobby” Coronado from Chicago on August 18, 1961, for the Bears’ eventual 1962 second-round choice, No. 20 overall. Coronado gave the Steelers five games, two starts, three catches and 32 receiving yards. Chicago used the pick on tackle Clyde Brock, but waived him before the 1962 season; he never played a regular-season game for the Bears. Pittsburgh wins a low-impact deal.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1962 second round pick (#20-Clyde Brock)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Bob Coronado / Bobby Coronado
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Chicago had drafted Bob Coronado in the 10th round in 1959, released him, then brought him back in 1961 before moving him to Pittsburgh on August 18. Draft-transaction records identify the compensation as Pittsburgh’s 1962 second-round pick, which became No. 20 overall. For the Steelers, the move was a low-cost attempt to add receiving depth. For Chicago, it was an opportunity to turn a marginal roster player into a premium future selection.
What Pittsburgh Received
Coronado made the Steelers and supplied modest but real regular-season value. Pro Football Reference credits him with five games and two starts in 1961, three receptions for 32 yards, and one rushing attempt for minus-seven yards. Pro Football Archives independently records the August 18 trade and the same five-game, two-start Pittsburgh season. He did not become a long-term piece, but Pittsburgh did receive usable depth from the transaction.
What Chicago Received
The Bears used the acquired No. 20 pick in 1962 on Utah State tackle Clyde Brock. Brock’s NFL career eventually reached 24 games, but none came for Chicago. He was waived by the Bears before the 1962 regular season and claimed by Dallas, meaning Chicago never realized regular-season service from the player selected with Pittsburgh’s pick. The theoretical value of a second-round choice was much greater than Coronado, but the realized return was effectively zero.
Final Verdict
Pittsburgh Steelers Win. This is not a major victory because Coronado’s production was minimal and his stay lasted one season. Still, the grading standard measures what the clubs actually received. Pittsburgh obtained five games, two starts and limited receiving production; Chicago spent the acquired second-rounder on a player who never appeared for the Bears. Pittsburgh earns a C and Chicago a D.