Oakland Raiders received Jim Norris from Los Angeles Chargers…
Oakland Raiders received Jim Norris from Los Angeles Chargers in the 1962-03-01 exchange. Jim Norris appeared in 22 games for Oakland from 1962 through 1964, while Bert Coan's brief Chargers stay produced less direct value before his better-known Kansas City years. Measured by what Oakland Raiders actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B- grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Oakland Raiders Win.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Jim Norris
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- other rights to Bert Coan
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1962-03-01, Oakland Raiders received Jim Norris, while Los Angeles Chargers received rights to Bert Coan. The deal is judged by the value each club actually realized after the exchange. Jim Norris appeared in 22 games for Oakland from 1962 through 1964, while Bert Coan's brief Chargers stay produced less direct value before his better-known Kansas City years. That outcome gives enough evidence to compare the sides without inflating the importance of a relatively small transaction.
Oakland Raiders Return
For Oakland Raiders, the return was Jim Norris. The relevant question is what that asset contributed to Oakland Raiders, not what it might have become elsewhere. The documented results support a B- grade and identify this as the stronger realized return. That assessment stays tied to direct team benefit rather than reputation, draft slot, or hypothetical upside.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
For Los Angeles Chargers, the return was rights to Bert Coan. The same standard applies: games played, starts, production, or the eventual use of an acquired pick when that outcome can be identified. The evidence supports a C grade and makes this the weaker realized return. That comparison is more useful than judging the transaction by the names or asset labels alone.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight clarifies what each club truly received. A player who later succeeded elsewhere does not create value for a team that no longer controlled him, and a draft choice matters according to what the acquiring club actually obtained. Here, the post-trade results provide a clear enough record to keep the grades proportional to the deal's real impact.
Final Verdict
The final call is Oakland Raiders Win. Oakland Raiders receives a B-, while Los Angeles Chargers receives a C. Those marks reflect the supported package and the direct football value each side captured. The verdict does not depend on hypothetical development; it follows the outcomes that can be tied to this exchange.