NFL Trade Verdict
Chicago Bears Win
Pittsburgh traded Bobby Layne's draft rights to Chicago for rights to Ray Evans. Layne became a Hall of Fame quarterback, while Evans never delivered comparable NFL value, making Chicago the clear winner.
Chicago Bears Received
- other rights to Bobby Layne
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- other rights to Ray Evans (a)
Trade Analysis
Chicago's side aged into a major win because Layne became a Hall of Fame quarterback and Pittsburgh surrendered a future star for minimal return.