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Art Van Tone to the Pittsburgh Steelers

October 9, 1945 · Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers

This trade is the root of the Art Van Tone (1945) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Pittsburgh Steelers receives

  • WB Art Van Tone

Detroit Lions sent WB Art Van Tone

Trade context

Detroit traded wingback Art Van Tone to the Pittsburgh Steelers; he was released without appearing in a game.

Full trade terms

On October 9, 1945, Detroit Lions sent WB Art Van Tone to Pittsburgh Steelers; return not recorded.

What the assets did next

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