Dallas Cowboys received Jim Harris / Jimmy Harris (a). Dallas…
Dallas Cowboys received Jim Harris / Jimmy Harris (a). Dallas received Jimmy Harris, who started nine games for the Cowboys in 1961 and intercepted two passes. That gave Dallas immediate, documented defensive production from the player it acquired. The Rams' fifth-round selection did not generate comparable NFL value, making the Cowboys the clear winner. That stronger outcome supports a B grade for Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Jim Harris / Jimmy Harris (a)
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1962 fifth round pick (#60-Jim Smith (a))
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1960-03-01, Dallas Cowboys received Jim Harris / Jimmy Harris (a), while Los Angeles Rams received 1962 fifth round pick (#60-Jim Smith (a)). Historical team, transaction, draft, and player records support the package. The comparison credits each club for direct production and draft value it actually controlled after the exchange.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas Cowboys received Jim Harris / Jimmy Harris (a). Dallas received Jimmy Harris, who started nine games for the Cowboys in 1961 and intercepted two passes. That gave Dallas immediate, documented defensive production from the player it acquired. The Rams' fifth-round selection did not generate comparable NFL value, making the Cowboys the clear winner. That outcome supports a B grade. Later draft movement is treated as asset history, not as automatic credit for a player selected by another franchise.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles Rams received 1962 fifth round pick (#60-Jim Smith (a)). The Rams received the 1962 fifth-round choice used at No. 60 on Jim Smith. That selection did not create meaningful NFL production for Los Angeles. Compared with the starting time and interceptions Harris provided Dallas, the Rams' return was substantially weaker. That outcome supports a D+ grade. The same standard applies to direct playing time, retained draft capital, and any clearly documented later transfer of the acquired asset.
Value in Hindsight
The 1962 draft records confirms Dallas acquired Jimmy Harris from the Rams for the fifth-round choice that became No. 60 Jim Smith. The strongest hindsight evidence is the NFL contribution and asset control created by the exchange itself. That keeps the comparison proportional and avoids assigning another club's later player production to the original holder of a moved pick.
Final Verdict
The final call is Dallas Cowboys Win. Dallas Cowboys earns B, and Los Angeles Rams earns D+. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side realized without overstating the importance of a terminal draft selection.