Atlanta acquired Lou Kirouac from Indianapolis for the 1967…
Atlanta acquired Lou Kirouac from Indianapolis for the 1967 sixth-round pick later used on Terry Southall. Kirouac played all 14 games for the Falcons in 1966 and handled substantial kicking work, while Southall never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Atlanta received the only meaningful on-field return, making the Falcons the clear winner of an otherwise modest transaction.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Lou Kirouac
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1967 sixth round pick (#137-Terry Southall)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Atlanta acquired Lou Kirouac from the Colts in August 1966 for a 1967 sixth-round choice that became Terry Southall at No. 137. The Colts' historical trade ledger and draft-pick records place the exchange on August 27, although another player log gives an earlier August date. The compensation and players are otherwise consistent.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta acquired Lou Kirouac from Indianapolis for the 1967 sixth-round pick later used on Terry Southall. Kirouac played all 14 games for the Falcons in 1966 and handled substantial kicking work, while Southall never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Atlanta received the only meaningful on-field return, making the Falcons the clear winner of an otherwise modest transaction.
Indianapolis Colts Return
Indianapolis moved Lou Kirouac to Atlanta for a 1967 sixth-round selection that became Terry Southall. The pick did not produce an NFL regular-season appearance, while Kirouac immediately played a full 14-game season for the Falcons and contributed as a kicker. The Colts therefore received little realized value, while Atlanta obtained useful short-term service at a manageable cost.
Value in Hindsight
The comparison is stronger for Atlanta than the low draft round might initially suggest. The Falcons acquired a player who immediately filled a real role for an entire season, while the Colts' pick produced no regular-season appearances. That makes the realized-value gap substantial even though the transaction itself was small. The disagreement over the exact August date does not change the football outcome, because the club ledger and draft trail still connect Kirouac with the selection used on Southall. Atlanta should be rewarded for receiving usable service, but the grade remains below elite territory because Kirouac was not a long-term building block.
Final Verdict
Atlanta wins comfortably. A B- reflects a full season of useful service from Kirouac, while Indianapolis receives a D because its sixth-round return never became regular-season value. The Falcons clearly received more from the exchange.