Arizona received rookies Jerrell Price and Gordon Polofsky…
Arizona received rookies Jerrell Price and Gordon Polofsky for tackle John Hock. Polofsky provided useful service for the Cardinals, giving the club a real return rather than an empty exchange, but the package did not match Hock's longer and more distinguished Rams career. The B- grade credits Arizona's useful compensation while recognizing the stronger value that ultimately landed in Los Angeles.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Jerrell Price
- player Gordon Polofsky
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player John Hock
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1952-07-15, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams completed this exchange. Arizona Cardinals received Jerrell Price and Gordon Polofsky, while Los Angeles Rams received John Hock. Historical team, player, draft, and transaction records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare the practical value each franchise ultimately received.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Arizona received rookies Jerrell Price and Gordon Polofsky for tackle John Hock. Polofsky provided useful service for the Cardinals, giving the club a real return rather than an empty exchange, but the package did not match Hock's longer and more distinguished Rams career. The B- grade credits Arizona's useful compensation while recognizing the stronger value that ultimately landed in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles acquired tackle John Hock, who became a long-term Rams contributor and earned Pro Bowl recognition. That sustained production gave the Rams durable value from the 1952 deal and clearly surpassed the Cardinals' return. The career gap supports an A- grade for Los Angeles and the existing Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Value in Hindsight
Hock's long Rams tenure and Pro Bowl recognition provide the strongest evidence in hindsight. Arizona did receive useful value, especially from Polofsky, so the Cardinals' side should not be dismissed. Still, the premium individual outcome belonged to Los Angeles. Hock's career edge gives Los Angeles the stronger side of the exchange and supports the Rams' higher grade.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Rams Win. Arizona Cardinals earns a B-, and Los Angeles Rams earns an A-. The grades credit Arizona's useful return but place greater weight on John Hock's long Rams tenure and Pro Bowl recognition, which produced the strongest individual value in the exchange.