NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit Lions received Oliver Spencer / Ollie Spencer from…

Detroit Lions received Oliver Spencer / Ollie Spencer from Green Bay Packers for Ken Russell (later replaced with 1960 fifth round pick (#51-Dale Hackbart) after Russell left Packers camp). The recorded outcome favors Green Bay Packers.

July 28, 1959 Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers Record confidence: High

Detroit Lions Received

  • player Oliver Spencer / Ollie Spencer

Green Bay Packers Received

  • pick Ken Russell (later replaced with 1960 fifth round pick (#51-Dale Hackbart) after Russell left Packers camp)

Detroit Lions

C+

Green Bay Packers

B

Trade Analysis

Green Bay Packers received Ken Russell (later replaced with 1960 fifth round pick (#51-Dale Hackbart) after Russell left Packers camp), while Detroit Lions received Oliver Spencer / Ollie Spencer. The recorded results support the existing B/C+ grades and Green Bay Packers Win verdict. Russell's departure changed Green Bay's return into the fifth-round selection identified as Dale Hackbart, while Detroit received Spencer. The B to C+ grading reflects the Packers' recorded edge after that replacement was applied.