Baltimore acquired halfback Henry Moore from New York on…
Baltimore acquired halfback Henry Moore from New York on September 12, 1957, for the 1958 fifth-round pick used on Bobby Joe Conrad. Moore played 11 games with three starts in his final NFL season. New York later used Conrad's rights in a trade that brought Pat Summerall and Lindon Crow, giving the Giants much more downstream roster value from the acquired selection.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Henry Moore
New York Giants Received
- pick 1958 fifth-round pick (No. 58, Bobby Joe Conrad )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The Giants traded Henry Moore to Baltimore on September 12, 1957, for the Colts' fifth-round selection in the 1958 draft. That pick became No. 58 overall, Bobby Joe Conrad. The direct exchange was therefore a veteran halfback for a future fifth-round choice. New York did not keep Conrad, but the value of the pick remained useful because the club could move his rights in another transaction.
Baltimore's Return
Moore gave the Colts one season of depth. He appeared in 11 games and made three starts in 1957, recording an interception while also contributing in a limited offensive role. That was the end of his NFL career. Baltimore received actual game value, but it was short-lived and did not become a piece of the Colts teams that would soon rise to championship level.
New York's Return
The Giants used No. 58 on Conrad, then treated his rights as an asset. Before the 1958 season, New York packaged Conrad with defensive back Dick Nolan in a deal for kicker Pat Summerall and defensive back Lindon Crow. Both newcomers became useful Giants contributors. Summerall handled crucial kicking duties for a contender, while Crow started in the secondary. The fifth-round choice therefore created more value through conversion than through the drafted player himself.
Value in Hindsight
Downstream value matters when it is directly traceable. New York should not receive credit for Conrad's later Cardinals career, because he never played for the Giants. It can, however, receive credit for using his rights to obtain players who did. Baltimore's one season from Moore was respectable, but the Giants transformed the pick into multiple contributors and extended the return beyond the original transaction.
Final Verdict
New York Giants Win. The Giants earn a B+ for turning a fifth-round choice into useful veteran pieces through a follow-on move. Baltimore receives a C- for one season of modest Moore service. The Colts got a functional player, but New York extracted significantly more roster value from the asset it received.