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Carl Karilivacz to the New York Giants

September 15, 1958 · Detroit Lions, New York Giants

This trade is the root of the Carl Karilivacz (1958-1959) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Detroit Lions receives

  • a 1959 fourth-round pick (No. 46, became Bob Grottkau)

New York Giants receives

  • Carl Karilivacz

Trade context

The Giants acquired Carl Karilivacz from the Lions in exchange for a 1959 fourth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On September 15, 1958, Detroit Lions sent Carl Karilivacz to New York Giants for a 1959 fourth-round pick (No. 46, became Bob Grottkau).

What the assets did next

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