Philadelphia traded Ron Duncan to Cleveland on September 11,…

The Exchange

On September 11, 1967, Philadelphia traded Ron Duncan to Cleveland for the Browns' 1968 sixth-round pick. Draft-transaction records identify that selection as No. 157, which the Eagles used on Notre Dame linebacker Dave Martin.

Cleveland Browns Return

Philadelphia traded Ron Duncan to Cleveland on September 11, 1967 for the Browns' 1968 sixth-round pick, No. 157. Philadelphia used that selection on Dave Martin, who appeared in 10 pro games overall, while Duncan appeared in three games for Cleveland in 1967. Both returns were modest, giving the Eagles the slightly more durable but still limited result.

Philadelphia Eagles Return

Cleveland acquired Ron Duncan from Philadelphia for its 1968 sixth-round choice, No. 157. Duncan appeared in three games for the Browns. Philadelphia used the acquired pick on Dave Martin, whose pro career totaled 10 games. The Eagles therefore received a little more traceable playing value, though neither side turned the transaction into a significant long-term return.

Value in Hindsight

The comparison is straightforward once both outcomes are stated. Cleveland received three games from Duncan. Philadelphia received the pick that became Martin, who logged 10 professional games overall. Martin's career was not long enough to make the deal a major win, and not all of his professional value necessarily accrued to Philadelphia, so the grade gap should remain small. Still, the Eagles created the more durable traceable asset from the exchange.

Final Verdict

Philadelphia receives C+ and Cleveland receives C. The Eagles get the slight edge because the acquired pick became an identifiable player with more total professional service than Duncan provided Cleveland. The repaired entry should retain that narrow scale and avoid inflating either return into something more significant than the evidence supports.