Cleveland received the 1975 sixth-round pick used on Henry…
Cleveland received the 1975 sixth-round pick used on Henry Hynoski at No. 154. Hynoski played all 14 games for the Browns in 1975 and contributed as a runner and returner, giving Cleveland a full season of usable value. That exceeded the limited production Oakland received from veteran receiver Frank Pitts.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1975 sixth round pick (#154-Henry Hynoski)
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Frank Pitts
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On September 3, 1974, Cleveland sent veteran receiver Frank Pitts to Oakland for a 1975 sixth-round pick. Cleveland later used that selection, No. 154, on Henry Hynoski. The deal offered Oakland immediate veteran depth and Cleveland a future developmental piece. Both assets reached the field, which makes the comparison a matter of how much each club actually received.
Cleveland Browns Return
Hynoski played all 14 games for Cleveland in 1975 and contributed as both a runner and returner. That does not make the sixth-round choice a star selection, but it gave the Browns a complete season of active roster value from a late pick. For the price of a veteran who was no longer central to Cleveland's plans, that is a respectable conversion.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Pitts appeared in 13 games for Oakland after the trade, but his receiving production was minimal: three catches for 23 yards. He provided veteran presence and some roster depth, yet the statistical return remained small. The Raiders therefore received immediate availability without much offensive impact, limiting the value of acquiring him even though the cost was only a sixth-round selection.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side gave up a premium asset, so the grading should remain measured. Cleveland's advantage is that Hynoski contributed across a full season and offered multiple roles, while Pitts' Raiders production was quite limited. The Browns extracted a little more practical football value from the transaction without turning a minor trade into something larger than it was.
Final Verdict
Cleveland receives a C+ and Oakland receives a D+. The Browns win because Hynoski's full 1975 season and multi-role contribution surpassed the limited receiving value Pitts produced for the Raiders.