NFL Trade Verdict

Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts Win

Cleveland sent Y.A. Tittle and Charley O'Rourke to the Colts for an unclear return. Tittle later became a Hall of Fame quarterback, making the Colts the overwhelming hindsight winner.

April 15, 1948 Cleveland Browns - Indianapolis Colts Confidence: high Tier: major

Cleveland Browns Received

player undisclosed historical consideration

Indianapolis Colts Received

player Y.A. Tittle
player Charley O'Rourke

Trade Analysis

The Cleveland side is damaged by the lost future value of Y.A. Tittle. Even with historical uncertainty around the exact return, the known player value flowing to the Colts is too large to treat as balanced. The Colts win decisively.