Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from…
Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from Dallas for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 1962. Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. In hindsight, the grades are C for Dallas Cowboys and C+ for Oakland Raiders, producing a Oakland Raiders Win verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- other cash
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Don Heinrich
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from Dallas for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 1962. Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. The hindsight test is the regular-season service, draft value, or certain consideration each club actually received. This was a minor transaction, so the grading should distinguish useful value from a miss without inflating either result.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from Dallas for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 1962. Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. In hindsight, the grades are C for Dallas Cowboys and C+ for Oakland Raiders, producing a Oakland Raiders Win verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Oakland Raiders Return
From Oakland Raiders's side, Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from Dallas for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 1962. Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. That balance supports a C+ grade for Oakland Raiders and a C for Dallas Cowboys. The final call is Oakland Raiders Win, with the grades kept proportional to the small stakes of the deal.
Value in Hindsight
Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. That is the central separation. A C-range grade can represent a defensible low-stakes move, while a B-range result requires a clearer positive return. A D-range grade fits a side that surrendered something and received little or no usable value. The available history is specific enough to make that distinction without treating a small transaction like a blockbuster.
Final Verdict
The final call is Oakland Raiders Win. Dallas Cowboys receives a C, while Oakland Raiders receives a C+. Those grades reflect the documented terms, the value that materialized afterward, and the limited scale of the move.