NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Modzelewski from Unknown Partner for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter. Analysis: The trade partner for this Dick Modzelewski acquisition is not recorded in available archives. Modzelewski, a defensive tackle, was a solid contributor and his brother Ed also played in the NFL. Without knowing the trade partner, full valuation is impossible, but acquiring a quality interior lineman for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter (a reserve halfback) represents at minimum a position-grade upgrade for Pittsburgh.

March 30, 1955 Pittsburgh SteelersUnknown Partner Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Modzelewski from Unknown Partner for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter. Analysis: The trade partner for this Dick Modzelewski acquisition is not recorded in available archives. Modzelewski, a defensive tackle, was a solid contributor and his brother Ed also played in the NFL. Without knowing the trade partner, full valuation is impossible, but acquiring a quality interior lineman for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter (a reserve halfback) represents at minimum a position-grade upgrade for Pittsburgh.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Modzelewski from Unknown Partner for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter. Analysis: The trade partner for this Dick Modzelewski acquisition is not recorded in available archives. Modzelewski, a defensive tackle, was a solid contributor and his brother Ed also played in the NFL. Without knowing the trade partner, full valuation is impossible, but acquiring a quality interior lineman for Leo Elter / Ducky Elter (a reserve halfback) represents at minimum a position-grade upgrade for Pittsburgh. Unknown Partner received Leo Elter / Ducky Elter and gave up Dick Modzelewski. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.