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Bobby Cross to the San Francisco 49ers

September 9, 1956 · Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

This trade is the root of the Bobby Cross (1956-1958) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Los Angeles Rams receives

  • a 1957 third-round pick (No. 27, became George Strugar)

San Francisco 49ers receives

  • Bobby Cross

Trade context

The Rams traded Bobby Cross to the 49ers for a 1957 third-round pick.

Full trade terms

On September 9, 1956, Los Angeles Rams sent Bobby Cross to San Francisco 49ers for a 1957 third-round pick (No. 27, became George Strugar).

What the assets did next

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