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Norm Van Brocklin to the Philadelphia Eagles
May 26, 1958 · Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles
This trade is the root of the Norm Van Brocklin (1958) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Los Angeles Rams receives
- a 1959 first-round pick (No. 2, became Dick Bass)
- Buck Lansford
- Jimmy Harris
Philadelphia Eagles receives
Trade context
The Eagles acquired quarterback Norm Van Brocklin from the Rams in exchange for Buck Lansford, Jimmy Harris, and a 1959 first-round pick.
Full trade terms
On May 26, 1958, Los Angeles Rams sent QB Norm Van Brocklin to Philadelphia Eagles for a 1959 first-round pick (No. 2, became Dick Bass), Buck Lansford, and Jimmy Harris.
What the assets did next
- QB Norm Van Brocklin — no other recorded trade.
- a 1959 first-round pick (No. 2, became Dick Bass) — no other recorded trade.
- Buck Lansford — no other recorded trade.
- Jimmy Harris — no other recorded trade.
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