Miami acquired Russell Price from Houston in August 1971 for…

The Exchange

Miami acquired Russell Price from Houston on August 24, 1971 for a future draft choice. Team history and draft-pick provenance identify the consideration as the 1972 tenth-round No. 259 selection, used on Jimmy Butler. A later source carries a different transaction date, but contemporary reporting supports the August date and the underlying player-for-pick exchange is clear.

Miami Dolphins Return

Miami acquired Russell Price from Houston in August 1971 for a draft choice that was later identified as 1972 tenth-round No. 259 Jimmy Butler. Price did not become a major Dolphins contributor, and the Oilers' late selection did not produce a meaningful long-term return. The modest outcomes on both sides leave the transaction essentially even.

Houston Oilers Return

Houston sent Russell Price to Miami for the 1972 tenth-round pick that became No. 259 Jimmy Butler. The Oilers gained a real draft asset, while the Dolphins gained an immediate player, but neither return developed into significant lasting value for the acquiring club. With no meaningful separation in hindsight, both sides land near even.

Value in Hindsight

Neither side landed a player whose career changed the balance of the deal. Miami did not receive sustained production from Price, while Houston did not turn the draft choice into a significant long-term contributor. The transaction was small in cost and small in realized benefit, making it inappropriate to force a winner based only on the fact that one side received a pick.

Final Verdict

Miami and Houston each receive a C. Both teams received a legitimate asset, but neither converted it into notable long-term value. The best hindsight result is an Even Trade.