NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dean Derby from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

September 23, 1957 Pittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles St Louis Rams Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Los Angeles St Louis Rams Received

  • pick 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser)
  • pick 1958 draft pick (undisclosed overall/player)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dean Derby from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dean Derby from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser) and gave up Dean Derby. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.