Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh reacquired fullback John Henry Johnson from Detroit for two draft picks. Johnson went on to make the Pro Bowl three times with Pittsburgh and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid two mid-round picks (both uncertain in round/identity) to reclaim a player who became one of the best fullbacks of the era. John Henry Johnson was a three-time Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh and a Hall of Famer. The "Even Trade" verdict greatly undersells this acquisition. This is a Pittsburgh win. Upgraded to B+.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player John Henry Johnson
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 1961 draft pick (possibly #34-Dick Mills)
- pick 1962 draft pick (possibly #48-John Lomakoski)
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh reacquired fullback John Henry Johnson from Detroit for two draft picks. Johnson went on to make the Pro Bowl three times with Pittsburgh and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid two mid-round picks (both uncertain in round/identity) to reclaim a player who became one of the best fullbacks of the era. John Henry Johnson was a three-time Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh and a Hall of Famer. The "Even Trade" verdict greatly undersells this acquisition. This is a Pittsburgh win. Upgraded to B+.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh reacquired fullback John Henry Johnson from Detroit for two draft picks. Johnson went on to make the Pro Bowl three times with Pittsburgh and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid two mid-round picks (both uncertain in round/identity) to reclaim a player who became one of the best fullbacks of the era. John Henry Johnson was a three-time Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh and a Hall of Famer. The "Even Trade" verdict greatly undersells this acquisition. This is a Pittsburgh win. Upgraded to B+. Detroit Lions received 1961 draft pick (possibly #34-Dick Mills); 1962 draft pick (possibly #48-John Lomakoski) and gave up John Henry Johnson. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.