Los Angeles Chargers received 1964 fifth round pick (#36-Pete…
Los Angeles Chargers received 1964 fifth round pick (#36-Pete Goimarac). The Chargers received the 1964 fifth-round choice used on Pete Goimarac, but the selection did not produce an AFL or NFL playing career. Hudson's limited Patriots service still exceeded the outcome of a Chargers draft pick that produced no professional playing return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1964 fifth round pick (#36-Pete Goimarac)
New England Patriots Received
- player Bill Hudson / Billy Hudson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1963-07-18, Los Angeles Chargers received 1964 fifth round pick (#36-Pete Goimarac), while New England Patriots received Bill Hudson / Billy Hudson. Historical team, player, draft, and transaction sources support the direct package and provide enough career context to compare the football value that followed. The evaluation centers on what each club actually obtained from the exchange and how those assets performed or were converted afterward.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
Los Angeles Chargers received 1964 fifth round pick (#36-Pete Goimarac). The Chargers received the 1964 fifth-round choice used on Pete Goimarac, but the selection did not produce an AFL or NFL playing career. Hudson's limited Patriots service still exceeded the outcome of a Chargers draft pick that produced no professional playing return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Los Angeles Chargers. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than simply the name eventually attached to a pick after later movement.
New England Patriots Return
New England Patriots received Bill Hudson / Billy Hudson. New England received Bill Hudson and got four regular-season appearances from him in 1963, the only documented realized pro value in the exchange. Hudson's limited Patriots service still exceeded the outcome of a Chargers draft pick that produced no professional playing return. That outcome supports a C+ grade for New England Patriots. That side is judged on the value it actually controlled after the trade, including any documented playing time or clearly traceable draft return.
Value in Hindsight
Hudson's limited Patriots service still exceeded the outcome of a Chargers draft pick that produced no professional playing return. The comparison gives the most weight to regular-season contribution, starting value, and clearly documented use of acquired draft capital. Later selections by another holder are useful for tracing a pick, but they are not treated as on-field production for a team that had already moved the asset.
Final Verdict
The final call is New England Patriots Win. Los Angeles Chargers earns a D+, and New England Patriots earns a C+. Those grades match the supported direct package and the relative football value each side ultimately realized, without overstating a minor exchange or assigning another club's later player outcome to the wrong team.