NFL Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Detroit acquired Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky from Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers for Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson; rights to Dick Nardi. The available record does not show enough durable separation between Detroit's realized return and the other team's return to justify a directional win.
Detroit Lions Received
- player Vern Huffman
- player Ace Gutowsky
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson
- other rights to Dick Nardi
Trade Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers received Bill Patterson / Billy Patterson; rights to Dick Nardi and gave up Vern Huffman; Ace Gutowsky. The record supports the even verdict because the historical record points to comparable or limited realized value on both sides.