Arizona received Paul Gipson and the 1973 sixth-round…
Arizona received Paul Gipson and the 1973 sixth-round selection that became No. 148 Phil Andre. The historical record does not show that either asset developed into a lasting advantage for the Cardinals. With Detroit likewise receiving only limited long-term value from Rick Ogle, Arizona's C grade reflects a modest return that was neither a clear loss nor a meaningful win.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Paul Gipson
- pick 1973 sixth round pick (#148-Phil Andre)
Detroit Lions Received
- player Rick Ogle
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1972-09-05, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions completed this exchange. Arizona Cardinals received Paul Gipson and 1973 sixth round pick (#148-Phil Andre), while Detroit Lions received Rick Ogle. Historical team, player, draft, and transaction records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare the practical value each franchise ultimately received.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Arizona received Paul Gipson and the 1973 sixth-round selection that became No. 148 Phil Andre. The historical record does not show that either asset developed into a lasting advantage for the Cardinals. With Detroit likewise receiving only limited long-term value from Rick Ogle, Arizona's C grade reflects a modest return that was neither a clear loss nor a meaningful win.
Detroit Lions Return
Detroit acquired Rick Ogle in the September 1972 exchange. Team historical materials support the move, while contemporary St. Louis reporting also places Paul Gipson in the package sent the other way. Ogle did not create enough lasting separation to outweigh Arizona's player-and-pick return, so Detroit's C grade fits an exchange with little durable advantage for either franchise.
Value in Hindsight
This exchange is best judged by the absence of meaningful separation. Arizona received a player and a sixth-round pick, while Detroit acquired Ogle, yet neither side converted the transaction into a durable competitive advantage. The source variation around whether Gipson is emphasized does not change the practical outcome. With limited lasting value on both sides, equal C grades are more defensible than forcing a winner.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Arizona Cardinals earns a C, and Detroit Lions earns a C. Those grades reflect the supported player-and-pick package, the limited long-term impact produced by the assets, and the lack of a convincing football-value gap between the two franchises.