Chicago purchased backs Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh…
Chicago purchased backs Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh from Green Bay on August 24, 1946, for an undisclosed cash price. Contemporary coverage confirms both players reported to the Cardinals, and Strasbaugh appeared in all 11 games that season with one start. The amount Green Bay received is unknown, which limits the certainty of the comparison, but Chicago obtained the only clearly measurable post-transaction football contribution.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Jimmy Richardson
- player Jim Strasbaugh
Green Bay Packers Received
- other cash (amount undisclosed)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Contemporary Green Bay coverage dated August 24, 1946 says Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh reported to the Chicago Cardinals after being purchased from the Packers. Coach Jimmy Conzelman confirmed the acquisition, while the newspaper noted that the price was not announced. That makes the direction and player package clear even though the dollar figure remains unavailable.
Chicago Cardinals Return
Chicago purchased backs Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh from Green Bay on August 24, 1946, for an undisclosed cash price. Contemporary coverage confirms both players reported to the Cardinals, and Strasbaugh appeared in all 11 games that season with one start. The amount Green Bay received is unknown, which limits the certainty of the comparison, but Chicago obtained the only clearly measurable post-transaction football contribution.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay sold Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh to the Chicago Cardinals for cash, with the price never announced in contemporary coverage. The Packers received financial consideration and moved two backs from their roster picture, while Chicago got immediate depth and an 11-game season from Strasbaugh. Because the cash value cannot be reconstructed, Green Bay’s return remains respectable even though the slight football edge belongs to Chicago.
Value in Hindsight
Nothing in the surviving football record supports a large gap. Strasbaugh’s one season of availability is meaningful but not star-level production, and Richardson did not become a major Cardinals contributor. Chicago therefore gets only a slight advantage rather than a strong win. Green Bay’s undisclosed cash return also keeps its grade near the middle.
Final Verdict
Chicago wins narrowly. A C+ reflects immediate roster utility from the two purchased backs, while Green Bay receives C for converting players into cash of unknown amount. The transaction is supportable, but the missing price prevents a more aggressive judgment.