Philadelphia traded guard Pete Case to the New York Giants…
Philadelphia traded guard Pete Case to the New York Giants for tackle Lane Howell in July 1965. Howell immediately became Philadelphia's left tackle and started all 63 regular-season games he played for the Eagles from 1965 through 1969.
New York Giants Received
- player Pete Case
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Lane Howell
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Both clubs' 1965 media guides identify this as a straight player-for-player trade: Philadelphia sent Pete Case to New York for Lane Howell. The legacy extra undisclosed-consideration entries are unsupported and have been removed.
Philadelphia Return
Howell gave the Eagles five seasons of immediate offensive-line value. Pro Football Reference credits him with 63 Philadelphia games from 1965 through 1969, and he started all 63 at left tackle. Philadelphia's own historical materials describe him as becoming a regular offensive tackle after the trade.
New York Return
Case delivered the longer and slightly larger starting return. He played 77 Giants games from 1965 through 1970 and started 71, including full 14-game starting seasons from 1966 through 1969. The Giants' 1965 media guide specifically notes that he had been obtained from Philadelphia for Howell.
Hindsight Comparison
This was a productive swap for both teams. Howell gave Philadelphia five full seasons as a starting left tackle, while Case gave New York six seasons and 71 starts at guard. The extra season and larger start total create a modest Giants edge rather than a lopsided result.
Final Verdict
New York Giants Win, B+ to B. Both teams received durable starting linemen, but Case supplied the longer and slightly greater body of starting value.