San Francisco 49ers received 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith…
San Francisco 49ers received 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith Luhnow) from Washington Commanders, sending Rodney Breedlove / Rod Breedlove the other way. Breedlove became a multi-season Washington regular and earned Pro Bowl recognition, giving Washington far more realized NFL value than San Francisco received from the late-round return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for San Francisco 49ers, and the overall verdict is Washington Commanders Win.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith Luhnow)
Washington Commanders Received
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1960-09-17, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders completed a deal in which San Francisco 49ers received 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith Luhnow), while Washington Commanders received Rodney Breedlove / Rod Breedlove. The comparison centers on what each original club actually obtained from the exchange. Later moves matter only when they identify the value attached to an asset that changed hands.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco 49ers received 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith Luhnow) from Washington Commanders, sending Rodney Breedlove / Rod Breedlove the other way. Breedlove became a multi-season Washington regular and earned Pro Bowl recognition, giving Washington far more realized NFL value than San Francisco received from the late-round return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for San Francisco 49ers, and the overall verdict is Washington Commanders Win.
Washington Return
Washington Commanders received Rodney Breedlove / Rod Breedlove from San Francisco 49ers, sending 1962 sixth round pick (#71-Keith Luhnow) the other way. Breedlove became a multi-season Washington regular and earned Pro Bowl recognition, giving Washington far more realized NFL value than San Francisco received from the late-round return. That outcome supports a A- grade for Washington Commanders, and the overall verdict is Washington Commanders Win.
Value in Hindsight
San Francisco's historical media guide and the draft transaction record agree that Washington acquired linebacker Rod Breedlove on September 17, 1960 for a 1962 sixth-round choice that became No. 71 Keith Luhnow. Breedlove became a multi-season Washington regular and earned Pro Bowl recognition, giving Washington far more realized NFL value than San Francisco received from the late-round return. If a draft choice was moved again, the later trail can explain what the original consideration became, but unrelated success after another transaction is not credited twice. Where one historical detail remains uncertain, the evaluation uses the strongest supported description instead of filling the gap with speculation.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Commanders Win. San Francisco 49ers receives D+, while Washington Commanders receives A-. Washington Commanders gets the edge because its direct return produced the stronger supported value for the original club. The grades remain proportional to the size and certainty of the exchange, rewarding real value while keeping a measured distinction between a clear edge and an overwhelming win.