Los Angeles sent George Strugar to Pittsburgh and received…
Los Angeles sent George Strugar to Pittsburgh and received the 1963 fifth-round choice that became No. 67 Don Chuy. Chuy gave the Rams six seasons, 74 games, and 20 starts, turning a mid-round selection into durable line value. Strugar appeared in only one game for Pittsburgh before moving on, so the Rams realized a much stronger and longer-lasting return.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1963 fifth round pick (#67- Don Chuy )
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player George Strugar
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1962-08-24, Los Angeles Rams received 1963 fifth round pick (#67-Don Chuy), while Pittsburgh Steelers received George Strugar. The trade is judged by the football value each club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange. When a draft choice cannot be tied confidently to a later selection, the asset remains described at the level the historical evidence supports.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles sent George Strugar to Pittsburgh and received the 1963 fifth-round choice that became No. 67 Don Chuy. Chuy gave the Rams six seasons, 74 games, and 20 starts, turning a mid-round selection into durable line value. Strugar appeared in only one game for Pittsburgh before moving on, so the Rams realized a much stronger and longer-lasting return.
Pittsburgh Steelers Return
Pittsburgh acquired George Strugar from the Rams for the 1963 fifth-round pick used on No. 67 Don Chuy. Strugar appeared in only one Steelers game before leaving for the New York Titans. Chuy stayed with Los Angeles for six seasons, playing 74 games and starting 20, so Pittsburgh gave up the asset that produced overwhelmingly greater long-term value.
Value in Hindsight
Chuy's six Rams seasons provide the kind of durable return that makes a mid-round pick especially valuable in hindsight. He appeared in 74 games and started 20, while Strugar's Pittsburgh tenure lasted only one game. The Rams therefore transformed the compensation into years of line depth and starting service. That is strong enough for an A- in a modest transaction, while Pittsburgh's D- reflects how quickly its acquired player disappeared compared with the sustained value of the pick it surrendered.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Rams Win. Los Angeles Rams earns A-, and Pittsburgh Steelers earns D-. Those grades reflect the supported package, the documented post-trade production, and the relative football value each side ultimately realized from this exchange.