Dallas Cowboys received 1969 third round pick (#68-Tom…
Dallas Cowboys received 1969 third round pick (#68-Tom Stincic). Dallas used the acquired third-round choice on Tom Stincic and received the stronger long-term value from the transaction relative to San Francisco's return. That result supports a B grade for Dallas Cowboys. The final verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1969 third round pick (#68- Tom Stincic )
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Harold Hays
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1968-07-09, Dallas Cowboys received 1969 third round pick (#68-Tom Stincic), while San Francisco 49ers received Harold Hays. The trade is judged by the regular-season service, draft value, and durability each club actually obtained. The stakes were modest, so the grades reward useful production without treating the move like a franchise-changing deal.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas Cowboys received 1969 third round pick (#68-Tom Stincic). Dallas used the acquired third-round choice on Tom Stincic and received the stronger long-term value from the transaction relative to San Francisco's return. That result supports a B grade for Dallas Cowboys. The final verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco 49ers received Harold Hays. Harold Hays gave San Francisco legitimate playing time after the exchange, but his contribution did not outweigh the value Dallas realized from the draft choice. That result supports a C+ grade for San Francisco 49ers. The final verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Dallas used the third-round choice obtained from San Francisco on Tom Stincic, while the 49ers received defensive back Harold Hays. Hays did give San Francisco real playing time, so this was not a one-sided zero-return exchange, but the Cowboys received the stronger long-term value. Historical Dallas material supports the pick provenance and the standard Harold Hays spelling. In hindsight, the stronger side is the club that converted its incoming package into more durable or productive NFL value. When both sides received useful contributions, the grades remain close; when one return failed to generate regular-season service, the gap grows accordingly.
Final Verdict
The final call is Dallas Cowboys Win. Dallas Cowboys earns B, and San Francisco 49ers earns C+. Those grades reflect the documented package, the service or draft value that followed, and the relative durability of each club's direct return. The conclusion stays focused on what each team actually received from this transaction.