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Ralph Jecha to the Pittsburgh Steelers

August 20, 1956 · Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers

This trade is the root of the Ralph Jecha (1956) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Chicago Bears receives

  • a 1957 eighth-round pick (No. 91, became Al Ward)

Pittsburgh Steelers receives

  • G Ralph Jecha

Trade context

The Bears traded Ralph Jecha to the Steelers for a conditional 1957 eighth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On August 20, 1956, Chicago Bears sent G Ralph Jecha to Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1957 eighth-round pick (No. 91, became Al Ward).

What the assets did next

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