Los Angeles received Frank Molden after sending Ken Henson…
Los Angeles received Frank Molden after sending Ken Henson and Bob Hohn to Pittsburgh. Molden's Rams tenure was brief and did not match the multi-season contribution Hohn later supplied for the Steelers. The C+ grade recognizes that Los Angeles did receive an NFL player in the exchange, but the realized return was clearly lighter than Pittsburgh's combined veteran value.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player Frank Molden
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Ken Henson
- player Bob Hohn / Bobby Hohn
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1965-08-31, Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers completed this exchange. Los Angeles Rams received Frank Molden, while Pittsburgh Steelers received Ken Henson and Bob Hohn / Bobby Hohn. Historical team, player, draft, and transaction records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare the practical value each franchise ultimately received.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles received Frank Molden after sending Ken Henson and Bob Hohn to Pittsburgh. Molden's Rams tenure was brief and did not match the multi-season contribution Hohn later supplied for the Steelers. The C+ grade recognizes that Los Angeles did receive an NFL player in the exchange, but the realized return was clearly lighter than Pittsburgh's combined veteran value.
Pittsburgh Steelers Return
Pittsburgh acquired Ken Henson and Bob Hohn in August 1965. Henson appeared for the Steelers that season, and Hohn remained with the club through 1969, giving Pittsburgh several seasons of useful roster value. That sustained contribution exceeded Frank Molden's shorter Rams stay and supports a B- grade plus the Pittsburgh Steelers Win verdict.
Value in Hindsight
The clearest separator is duration. Molden's Rams stay was brief, while Hohn remained with Pittsburgh through 1969 and Henson also appeared for the Steelers in 1965. This was not a franchise-changing deal, but Pittsburgh obtained more seasons of usable NFL contribution from the players it received. That difference is enough to move the result beyond even while keeping the grades relatively close.
Final Verdict
The final call is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. Los Angeles Rams earns a C+, and Pittsburgh Steelers earns a B-. The grades recognize that both teams received veteran players while giving Pittsburgh the edge for Hohn's multi-season stay and the greater total contribution created by the players it acquired.