Washington acquired linebacker and defensive end Carl…
Washington acquired linebacker and defensive end Carl Kammerer from San Francisco on September 12, 1963 for an eighth-round pick in the 1964 draft. Kammerer became a seven-year Washington contributor, appearing in 95 games with 58 starts and producing 30 Approximate Value. The low acquisition cost and long starting run make this an excellent Washington return.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1964 eighth-round pick, No. 102 overall, used on Bob Poole
Washington Commanders Received
- player Carl Kammerer
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
San Francisco's own historical trade ledger makes the transaction unusually clear for the era: the 49ers traded linebacker Carl Kammerer to Washington in 1963 for an eighth-round selection in the 1964 draft. The same club record identifies the player selected with that pick as Clemson tight end Bob Poole. ProSportsTransactions independently maps Washington's No. 102 overall choice to San Francisco and the Kammerer trade.
Washington's Return
Kammerer immediately became a durable part of Washington's defense. Pro Football Reference credits him with 95 games and 58 starts for Washington from 1963 through 1969. He moved from linebacker into a regular defensive-end role and started 14 games in 1966, 11 in 1967, 14 in 1968 and nine in 1969. His Washington tenure produced 30 team Approximate Value, two interceptions early in the run and substantial pass-rush production in the seasons for which retrospective sack data exists.
San Francisco's Return
The 49ers used No. 102 overall on Poole. He made the roster and appeared in 13 games in 1964 and nine more in 1965, but he did not start a game for San Francisco. Pro Football Reference credits him with three catches for 37 yards and zero touchdowns across those two seasons. Poole later found a larger role with the Houston Oilers, but that later production does not count as franchise value for San Francisco.
Value in Hindsight
This is exactly the kind of trade where draft round matters. Washington surrendered only an eighth-round selection and received a defender who stayed seven seasons and became a multi-year starter. San Francisco did convert the pick into an NFL player, so its return was not empty, but Poole's 22 games as a reserve cannot approach Kammerer's 95 games and 58 starts.
Final Verdict
Washington Commanders Win. Washington earns an A for turning an eighth-round pick into seven seasons, 95 appearances and 58 starts. San Francisco earns a C+ because Poole made the roster for two seasons and contributed as depth, which is a respectable outcome for No. 102 overall. The primary-source trade ledger and aligned draft records support high confidence.