Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Don McCall; 1971 fifth round pick (probably #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (#184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Don Shy; Ken Kortas. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Don McCall
- pick 1971 fifth round pick (probably #106-Larry Brown)
- pick 1971 eighth round pick (#184-Larry Crowe)
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Don Shy
- player Ken Kortas
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Don McCall; 1971 fifth round pick (probably #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (#184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Don Shy; Ken Kortas. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Don McCall; 1971 fifth round pick (probably #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (#184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Don Shy; Ken Kortas. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. New Orleans Saints received Don Shy; Ken Kortas and gave up Don McCall; 1971 fifth round pick (probably #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (#184-Larry Crowe). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.