Billy Ray Smith (1958) trade tree

On September 24, 1958, Los Angeles Rams sent Billy Ray Smith and Jimmy Orr to Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1959 third-round pick (No. 33, became Tom Franckhauser).

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Billy Ray Smith was drafted with the No. 5 pick in 1983 — that pick’s journey: Fred Dean (1981) trade tree.

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The No. 33 pick in 1959 became Tom Franckhauser — his later trades.

Trades in this tree

September 24, 1958 · First trade

Pittsburgh acquires Billy Ray Smith from Los Angeles

Los Angeles receives

1959 3rd-round pick No. 33 (originally PIT) — became Tom Franckhauser

Pittsburgh receives

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