NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ron Gardin from New England/Boston Patriots for 1973 sixth round pick (?-?). Analysis: This 1972 transaction with New England/Boston Patriots registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

June 28, 1972 Pittsburgh SteelersNew England Boston Patriots Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

New England Boston Patriots Received

  • pick 1973 sixth round pick (undisclosed overall/player)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ron Gardin from New England/Boston Patriots for 1973 sixth round pick (?-?). Analysis: This 1972 transaction with New England/Boston Patriots registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ron Gardin from New England/Boston Patriots for 1973 sixth round pick (?-?). Analysis: This 1972 transaction with New England/Boston Patriots registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value. New England/Boston Patriots received 1973 sixth round pick (?-?) and gave up Ron Gardin. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.