New York Giants received Dick Nolan, while Green Bay Packers…
New York Giants received Dick Nolan, while Green Bay Packers received cash. Nolan immediately started all 12 games for New York in 1959 and intercepted five passes, then remained useful through 1961. The hindsight grades are B+ for New York Giants and C for Green Bay Packers, producing a New York Giants Win verdict.
Green Bay Packers Received
- other cash
New York Giants Received
- player Dick Nolan
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New York Giants received Dick Nolan, while Green Bay Packers received cash. The Giants bought Nolan from Green Bay in September 1959, with historical sources differing slightly between September 7 and September 9. The fairest hindsight test is the actual roster service and durable asset value created by each side compared with the cost surrendered.
New York Giants Return
For New York Giants, the acquired return was Dick Nolan. Nolan immediately started all 12 games for New York in 1959 and intercepted five passes, then remained a significant defensive back in 1960 and 1961. That result drives a B+ grade. The assessment rests on demonstrated playing time, later asset conversion, or immediate consideration rather than assumed value. Because this is a minor transaction, the grade stays proportional to the limited stakes.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay Packers came away with cash. The useful comparison is what the club ultimately retained from the deal, not the incoming name's apparent value on the transaction date. Regular-season snaps, a later pick, or certain cash value count when they materialized; the grade falls when the acquired piece produced little or nothing afterward. That record supports a C for this side.
Value in Hindsight
The separation between the teams is based on realized value and the scale of the cost. Nolan immediately started all 12 games for New York in 1959 and intercepted five passes, then remained useful through 1961. A short-lived acquisition can still be worthwhile when the price is tiny, while a player who generates no regular-season contribution can leave the selling club ahead in an obscure deal. The available evidence is specific enough to make that comparison without overstating either side's gain.
Final Verdict
The final call is New York Giants Win. New York Giants receives a B+, while Green Bay Packers receives a C. Those grades reflect the verified terms, subsequent service or asset value, and the modest scale of the exchange.