Chicago acquired the rights to quarterback Tom Farris from…
Chicago acquired the rights to quarterback Tom Farris from Green Bay on August 17, 1946, sending Charley Mitchell to the Packers in a straight swap. Farris did not develop into a major Bears contributor, but Chicago received the more identifiable quarterback-rights upside. The existing B grade reflects the Bears' side of a modest transaction.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Tom Farris / Tommy Farris
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Charley Mitchell
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On August 17, 1946, Chicago acquired the rights to quarterback Tom Farris from Green Bay and sent Charley Mitchell to the Packers in return. Green Bay historical material describes the transaction as a straight swap, replacing the previously unidentified compensation with a named counterpart and giving both sides a supportable asset trail.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago received the rights to Farris, a quarterback prospect whose professional path did not develop into a major Bears career. The acquisition nevertheless gave Chicago control of the more clearly identifiable quarterback asset in the exchange. His limited Bears impact keeps the value modest and prevents the transaction from looking like a major win.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay received Mitchell rather than unidentified compensation. The identified asset gives the Packers a concrete player return, but the available historical record does not show Mitchell becoming a significant long-term Packers contributor. Green Bay therefore received real consideration, just not enough documented football value to match Chicago's side under the established evaluation.
Value in Hindsight
The straight-swap identity changes the shape of the deal more than its overall evaluation. Both clubs received a named football asset, eliminating the uncertainty created by an unidentified Packers return. The modest outcomes on both sides still leave Chicago with the slight edge reflected in the existing grade split.
Final Verdict
The Chicago Bears Win verdict and B-to-C grade split are supportable once the full package is identified. Chicago acquired the rights to Farris, while Green Bay received Mitchell. Neither return became a major franchise asset, but Chicago's side retains the stronger documented upside, making the existing evaluation reasonable without treating the exchange as lopsided.