Chicago Cardinals received 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul…
Chicago Cardinals received 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul Oglesby) from Green Bay Packers in the 1959-09-22 exchange. Ken Beck played 24 games for Green Bay across 1959 and 1960, while Paul Oglesby did not create comparable NFL value from the pick obtained by the Cardinals. Measured by what Chicago Cardinals actually realized after the deal, the return supports a D+ grade and represents the weaker realized return. The overall judgment is Green Bay Packers Win.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul Oglesby)
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Ken Beck
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1959-09-22, Chicago Cardinals received 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul Oglesby), while Green Bay Packers received Ken Beck. The deal is judged by the value each club actually realized after the exchange. Ken Beck played 24 games for Green Bay across 1959 and 1960, while Paul Oglesby did not create comparable NFL value from the pick obtained by the Cardinals. That outcome gives enough evidence to compare the sides without inflating the importance of a relatively small transaction.
Chicago Cardinals Return
For Chicago Cardinals, the return was 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul Oglesby). The relevant question is what that asset contributed to Chicago Cardinals, not what it might have become elsewhere. The documented results support a D+ grade and identify this as the weaker realized return. That assessment stays tied to direct team benefit rather than reputation, draft slot, or hypothetical upside.
Green Bay Packers Return
For Green Bay Packers, the return was Ken Beck. 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 B- grade and makes this the stronger realized return. 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 Green Bay Packers Win. Chicago Cardinals receives a D+, while Green Bay Packers receives a B-. 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.