New York acquired quarterback Ralph Guglielmi from St. Louis…
New York acquired quarterback Ralph Guglielmi from St. Louis for rookie Bill Triplett and a high 1963 draft choice that became No. 13 overall, Don Brumm. Guglielmi served mainly behind Y.A. Tittle and produced little lasting Giants value. Triplett soon became a 1,000-yard-from-scrimmage back for the Cardinals, while Brumm added another meaningful first-round asset.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Bill Triplett
- pick 1963 first-round pick, No. 13 overall (Don Brumm)
New York Giants Received
- player Ralph Guglielmi
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
On May 9, 1962, the Cardinals traded quarterback Ralph Guglielmi to New York for Bill Triplett and a high choice in the 1963 NFL draft. Draft transaction records identify that choice as No. 13 overall, which St. Louis used on defensive lineman Don Brumm. That makes the complete consideration a player and a first-round pick for Guglielmi.
Why New York Made the Deal
The Giants were coming off a conference championship season and wanted experienced quarterback depth behind Y.A. Tittle. Guglielmi had been a former No. 3 overall selection and had started for Washington before spending 1961 with St. Louis. For a contender, adding a veteran passer had immediate logic even if the acquisition price was substantial.
What St. Louis Received
Triplett became the most productive piece of the return almost immediately. After a limited rookie season, he generated 1,048 yards from scrimmage in 1963 and later returned from illness to produce another strong season in 1965. The Cardinals also controlled the No. 13 selection in 1963 and drafted Brumm, giving the club two young assets from one veteran quarterback.
How the Value Developed
Guglielmi never displaced Tittle and saw only limited action for New York. The Giants were good enough that backup insurance had value, but the trade did not create a comparable multi-year return. St. Louis, meanwhile, obtained a runner who became an important offensive piece and a first-round draft opportunity.
Final Verdict
The Cardinals receive an A- for extracting both Triplett and a first-rounder from a veteran they could replace. New York receives a C- because Guglielmi filled a legitimate depth need but did not produce enough to justify the eventual value surrendered.
Triplett and Brumm gave St. Louis substantially more long-term value, while Guglielmi remained a lightly used backup quarterback for New York.