Detroit Lions received 1965 fourth round pick (#46-Tommy…

The Exchange

On 1964-07-31, Detroit Lions received 1965 fourth round pick (#46-Tommy Myers), while Pittsburgh Steelers received Dan LaRose. This was a relatively small transaction, so the useful question is what each side actually gained from the exchanged player or draft choice. The documented career results provide enough separation to grade the two returns without treating the deal as larger than it was. Detroit Lions Return Pittsburgh acquired defensive lineman Dan LaRose, who appeared in 12 games and started three for the Steelers in 1964. Detroit's fourth-round return became Tommy Myers, whose documented Lions career amounted to only two games and minimal quarterback production. Pittsburgh therefore remains the supported winner, although the value was modest. For Detroit Lions, the return is graded D. That grade is based on the direct NFL service, starts, production, or draft value tied to what Detroit Lions received. Where a later draft connection is uncertain, the assessment counts only what can be supported confidently rather than assuming extra value. Pittsburgh Steelers Return Pittsburgh Steelers is graded C+ for its side of the exchange. The same standard applies here: sustained playing time and meaningful production raise the value, while brief service or a pick that did not create an NFL role keeps the return modest. The evidence is weighed by realized football value rather than by the apparent importance of the asset on the day of the trade. Value in Hindsight Hindsight separates these returns because the two sides did not produce equal results after the exchange. The grades reflect duration, role, production, and the strength of the documented draft connection. That approach gives useful credit for a productive veteran or a pick that became a contributor, while avoiding extra credit for outcomes that cannot be tied securely to this deal. Final Verdict The final call is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. Detroit Lions receives D, and Pittsburgh Steelers receives C+. The decision follows the documented value attached to the exchanged assets and the contribution each club ultimately realized. That keeps the verdict appropriately scaled while still recognizing a meaningful edge when one side clearly produced more usable NFL value.