Atlanta Falcons received Hank Gremminger from Dallas Cowboys.…
Atlanta Falcons received Hank Gremminger from Dallas Cowboys. Gremminger never appeared in a Falcons regular-season game and later continued his career elsewhere, so Atlanta received no usable game contribution. The F grade reflects the direct value Atlanta Falcons realized from the transaction, with the final Dallas Cowboys Win call based on actual service and clearly traceable draft outcomes rather than projected value.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Hank Gremminger
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick draft pick (selection not identified)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1966-08-15, Dallas sent veteran defensive back Hank Gremminger to expansion Atlanta for an undisclosed draft choice after his Cowboys tenure had effectively ended. The comparison centers on what each club actually received after the transaction, including regular-season service and draft outcomes that can be tied directly to the exchanged assets. That approach keeps a small historical deal proportional to the value it ultimately created.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta Falcons received Hank Gremminger from Dallas Cowboys. Gremminger never appeared in a Falcons regular-season game and later continued his career elsewhere, so Atlanta received no usable game contribution. The F grade reflects the direct value Atlanta Falcons realized from the transaction, with the final Dallas Cowboys Win call based on actual service and clearly traceable draft outcomes rather than projected value.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas Cowboys received draft pick (selection not identified) from Atlanta Falcons. Dallas at least received draft compensation for a player who was no longer part of its plans, preserving some roster value from the departure. The C- grade reflects the direct value Dallas Cowboys realized from the transaction, with the final Dallas Cowboys Win call based on actual service and clearly traceable draft outcomes rather than projected value.
Value in Hindsight
The exact draft selection is not identified, which limits how much credit Dallas can receive. Even so, Atlanta gave up compensation and did not get a regular-season appearance from Gremminger. The grade gap stays limited when both sides received something useful and widens only when the documented returns clearly separated. This keeps the evaluation tied to the transaction itself instead of later reputation.
Final Verdict
The final call is Dallas Cowboys Win. Atlanta Falcons earns F, and Dallas Cowboys earns C-. Dallas wins a low-value trade because it captured some compensation while Atlanta received no direct regular-season return. Those grades reflect the package each club received, the service that followed, and the downstream value that can be connected confidently to the original exchange.