Philadelphia Eagles received Fred Hartman from Pittsburgh…
Philadelphia Eagles received Fred Hartman from Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948-09-07 exchange. Hubert Shurtz appeared in 12 Pittsburgh games in 1948, and Fred Hartman also appeared in 12 Philadelphia games that season, with neither return creating lasting separation. Measured by what Philadelphia Eagles actually realized after the deal, the return supports a C grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Fred Hartman
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Hubert Shurtz
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1948-09-07, Philadelphia Eagles received Fred Hartman, while Pittsburgh Steelers received Hubert Shurtz. The deal is judged by the value each club actually realized after the exchange. Hubert Shurtz appeared in 12 Pittsburgh games in 1948, and Fred Hartman also appeared in 12 Philadelphia games that season, with neither return creating lasting separation. That outcome gives enough evidence to compare the sides without inflating the importance of a relatively small transaction.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
For Philadelphia Eagles, the return was Fred Hartman. The relevant question is what that asset contributed to Philadelphia Eagles, not what it might have become elsewhere. The documented results support a C grade and identify this as roughly even direct value. That assessment stays tied to direct team benefit rather than reputation, draft slot, or hypothetical upside.
Pittsburgh Steelers Return
For Pittsburgh Steelers, the return was Hubert Shurtz. The same standard applies: games played, starts, production, or the eventual use of an acquired pick when that outcome can be identified. The evidence supports a C grade and makes this roughly even direct value. That comparison is more useful than judging the transaction by the names or asset labels alone.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight clarifies what each club truly received. A player who later succeeded elsewhere does not create value for a team that no longer controlled him, and a draft choice matters according to what the acquiring club actually obtained. Here, the post-trade results provide a clear enough record to keep the grades proportional to the deal's real impact.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Philadelphia Eagles receives a C, while Pittsburgh Steelers receives a C. Those marks reflect the supported package and the direct football value each side captured. The verdict does not depend on hypothetical development; it follows the outcomes that can be tied to this exchange.