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Al Barbatsky to the Chicago Bears

September 20, 1943 · Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Bears

This trade is the root of the Al Barbatsky (1943) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Chicago Cardinals receives

  • E Clint Wager
  • QB Walter Masters

Chicago Bears receives

  • T Al Barbatsky

Trade context

The Bears acquired tackle Al Barbatsky from the Cardinals for end Clint Wager and quarterback Walter Masters in a deal so quiet the Packers never got a chance to claim him on waivers.

Full trade terms

On September 20, 1943, Chicago Cardinals sent T Al Barbatsky to Chicago Bears for E Clint Wager and QB Walter Masters.

What the assets did next

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