Los Angeles Rams received 1959 fourth round pick (#45-Bob…

The Exchange

On 1958-07-16, Los Angeles Rams received 1959 fourth round pick (#45-Bob Reifsnyder), while Pittsburgh Steelers received Paul Younger / Tank Younger. Pittsburgh acquired veteran fullback Paul 'Tank' Younger from the Rams on July 16, 1958 for the 1959 fourth-round choice later used on Bob Reifsnyder. Contemporary reporting described an undisclosed draft choice, while later draft provenance resolves the exact selection. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.

Los Angeles Rams Return

Los Angeles Rams received 1959 fourth round pick (#45-Bob Reifsnyder) in the 1958-07-16 exchange with Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh acquired veteran fullback Paul 'Tank' Younger from the Rams on July 16, 1958 for the 1959 fourth-round choice later used on Bob Reifsnyder. Contemporary reporting described an undisclosed draft choice, while later draft provenance resolves the exact selection. The documented result supports a B- grade for Los Angeles Rams. The overall verdict is Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

Pittsburgh Steelers Return

Pittsburgh Steelers received Paul Younger / Tank Younger in the 1958-07-16 exchange with Los Angeles Rams. Pittsburgh acquired veteran fullback Paul 'Tank' Younger from the Rams on July 16, 1958 for the 1959 fourth-round choice later used on Bob Reifsnyder. Contemporary reporting described an undisclosed draft choice, while later draft provenance resolves the exact selection. The documented result supports a C+ grade for Pittsburgh Steelers. The overall verdict is Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

Value in Hindsight

Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.

Final Verdict

The final call is Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win. Los Angeles Rams receives a B-, while Pittsburgh Steelers receives a C+. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.