Green Bay acquired Cecil Hare from Washington for cash, with…
Green Bay acquired Cecil Hare from Washington for cash, with the first confirmed Packers acquisition date supported as August 12, 1946. Hare appeared for Green Bay in the preseason before the Giants later secured him from the Packers. That short tenure limited the realized football value of the acquisition, so Green Bay receives a C rather than a winning grade.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Cecil Hare
Washington Commanders Received
- other cash
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1946-08-12, Green Bay Packers received Cecil Hare, while Washington Commanders received cash. The exchange is supported by the historical transaction and draft records carried into this review, allowing the two returns to be judged by the value each club actually controlled after the deal.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay acquired Cecil Hare from Washington for cash, with the first confirmed Packers acquisition date supported as August 12, 1946. Hare appeared for Green Bay in the preseason before the Giants later secured him from the Packers. That short tenure limited the realized football value of the acquisition, so Green Bay receives a C rather than a winning grade. The grade reflects the practical value of that return rather than the reputation or theoretical value of the asset on the day of the trade.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington received cash when Cecil Hare moved to Green Bay. The available record supports the transaction itself but shows that Hare's Packers tenure was brief before he moved on to the Giants. Because Green Bay did not extract a durable return from the player, Washington's cash side compares evenly enough for a C grade and an even overall verdict. The same standard applies on this side: tangible playing value and clearly retained draft capital matter more than an eventual asset's label alone.
Value in Hindsight
The transaction date matters more than the difference in grades. Contemporary Green Bay reporting shows that the sale had not occurred by August 6 and confirms Hare with the Packers on August 12, making the earlier July date untenable. With the transaction placed on the supported date, the brief Packers tenure and cash return leave little separation between the two sides.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Green Bay Packers earns C, and Washington Commanders earns C. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper context.