Cleveland Browns received Dick Deschaine from Green Bay…
Cleveland Browns received Dick Deschaine from Green Bay Packers in the 1958-09-24 exchange. Deschaine punted 50 times for a 41.3-yard average in all 12 Cleveland games in 1958, while Bob Laraba never played a regular-season game for Green Bay. Measured by what Cleveland Browns actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Cleveland Browns Win.
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Dick Deschaine
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 1959 eighth round pick (#95-Bob Laraba)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1958-09-24, Cleveland Browns received Dick Deschaine, while Green Bay Packers received 1959 eighth round pick (#95-Bob Laraba). The deal is judged by the value each club actually realized after the exchange. Deschaine punted 50 times for a 41.3-yard average in all 12 Cleveland games in 1958, while Bob Laraba never played a regular-season game for Green Bay. That outcome gives enough evidence to compare the sides without inflating the importance of a relatively small transaction.
Cleveland Browns Return
For Cleveland Browns, the return was Dick Deschaine. The relevant question is what that asset contributed to Cleveland Browns, not what it might have become elsewhere. The documented results support a B grade and identify this as the stronger realized return. That assessment stays tied to direct team benefit rather than reputation, draft slot, or hypothetical upside.
Green Bay Packers Return
For Green Bay Packers, the return was 1959 eighth round pick (#95-Bob Laraba). The same standard applies: games played, starts, production, or the eventual use of an acquired pick when that outcome can be identified. The evidence supports a D+ grade and makes this the weaker realized return. That comparison is more useful than judging the transaction by the names or asset labels alone.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight clarifies what each club truly received. A player who later succeeded elsewhere does not create value for a team that no longer controlled him, and a draft choice matters according to what the acquiring club actually obtained. Here, the post-trade results provide a clear enough record to keep the grades proportional to the deal's real impact.
Final Verdict
The final call is Cleveland Browns Win. Cleveland Browns receives a B, while Green Bay Packers receives a D+. Those marks reflect the supported package and the direct football value each side captured. The verdict does not depend on hypothetical development; it follows the outcomes that can be tied to this exchange.