Green Bay acquired Whitey Woodin from Racine in the middle of…

The Exchange

Green Bay's own historical account says Whitey Woodin joined the Packers in October 1922 after four games with Racine and was acquired in a trade for tackle Jab Murray. Historical Green Bay material and roster sources consistently identify Jab Murray as the outgoing tackle, establishing the player-for-player exchange.

Green Bay Packers Return

The Packers found a foundational early-era lineman. Green Bay credits Woodin with 85 games and 54 starts, all at guard, after his arrival. He was a regular starter through the middle of the 1920s and remained with the club into the championship period. Woodin played during the Packers' three straight NFL title seasons from 1929 through 1931 and is a member of the Packers Hall of Fame. That decade of service and championship-era longevity supports an A.

Racine Legion Return

Racine also received real short-term value. Historical 1922 Legion records list Jab Murray in eight games with two starts after the exchange. For a transaction in an era with short schedules and fluid rosters, eight appearances are meaningful. The return did not approach Woodin's Green Bay longevity, but it was not empty, which supports a C+.

Value in Hindsight

The trade favored Green Bay because Woodin became a long-lasting part of the franchise rather than because Racine received nothing. Murray immediately played for the Legion, while Woodin stayed with the Packers for years and remained through their first championship dynasty. The difference is one of scale and duration.

Final Verdict

Green Bay Packers Win. Woodin's 85 games, 54 starts, long tenure and championship-era service earn an A. Racine receives C+ for eight Murray appearances in 1922. The result reflects Woodin's much longer and more consequential Green Bay tenure while still crediting Racine for Murray's immediate eight-game contribution.