NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Fry from San Francisco 49ers for 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

May 15, 1979 Pittsburgh SteelersSan Francisco 49ers Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

San Francisco 49ers Received

  • pick 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Fry from San Francisco 49ers for 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Fry from San Francisco 49ers for 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. San Francisco 49ers received 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised) and gave up Willie Fry. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.