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Jesse Whittenton to the Chicago Bears

February 10, 1958 · Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams

This trade is the root of the Bob Carey (1958) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Chicago Bears receives

  • Bob Carey
  • Jesse Whittenton

Los Angeles Rams receives

  • a 1959 fourth-round pick (No. 44, became John Tracey)

Trade context

The Bears acquired Jesse Whittenton and Bob Carey from the Rams for a 1959 fourth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On February 10, 1958, Chicago Bears sent a 1959 fourth-round pick (No. 44, became John Tracey) to Los Angeles Rams for Bob Carey and Jesse Whittenton.

What the assets did next

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