Cleveland Browns received Dick Shiner and 1968 third round…

The Exchange

On 1967-08-08, Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders completed a deal in which Cleveland Browns received Dick Shiner and 1968 third round pick (#66-Reece Morrison), while Washington Commanders received Jim Ninowski. The comparison focuses on what each original club actually obtained from the exchange. Later asset movement matters only when it clarifies the value attached to something that changed hands.

Cleveland Browns Return

Cleveland Browns received Dick Shiner and 1968 third round pick (#66-Reece Morrison) from Washington Commanders, sending Jim Ninowski the other way. Shiner was only a brief Browns contributor, but Morrison supplied several seasons of useful depth, while Ninowski had limited Washington impact, leaving Cleveland modestly ahead. That outcome supports a B grade for Cleveland Browns, and the overall verdict is Cleveland Browns Win.

Washington Return

Washington Commanders received Jim Ninowski from Cleveland Browns, sending Dick Shiner and 1968 third round pick (#66-Reece Morrison) the other way. Shiner was only a brief Browns contributor, but Morrison supplied several seasons of useful depth, while Ninowski had limited Washington impact, leaving Cleveland modestly ahead. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Washington Commanders, and the overall verdict is Cleveland Browns Win.

Value in Hindsight

Cleveland and Washington records support the August 8, 1967 exchange of Jim Ninowski for Dick Shiner plus Washington's 1968 third-round selection, No. 66 Reece Morrison. Shiner was only a brief Browns contributor, but Morrison supplied several seasons of useful depth, while Ninowski had limited Washington impact, leaving Cleveland modestly ahead. If a draft choice was moved again, the later trail can explain what the original consideration became, but unrelated success after another transaction is not credited twice. Where one historical detail remains uncertain, the evaluation uses the strongest supported description instead of filling the gap with speculation.

Final Verdict

The final call is Cleveland Browns Win. Cleveland Browns receives B, while Washington Commanders receives C+. The verdict follows the stronger supported direct return for the original club rather than unrelated value created later. The grades remain proportional to the size and certainty of the exchange, rewarding real value while keeping a measured distinction between a clear edge and an overwhelming win.