NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Wally Hilgenberg from Detroit Lions for John Baker (Haywood). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Detroit Lions received comparable value in return.

January 28, 1968 Pittsburgh SteelersDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Wally Hilgenberg from Detroit Lions for John Baker (Haywood). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Detroit Lions received comparable value in return.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Wally Hilgenberg from Detroit Lions for John Baker (Haywood). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Detroit Lions received comparable value in return. Detroit Lions received John Baker (Haywood) and gave up Wally Hilgenberg. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.