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John Sample to the Pittsburgh Steelers
January 1, 1961 · Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers
This trade is the root of the John Sample (1961) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Baltimore Colts receives
- a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 61, became Jerry Croft)
Pittsburgh Steelers receives
Trade context
Colts acquired DB John Sample from the Steelers for a 1962 5th-round pick. Date and terms uncertain.
Full trade terms
On January 1, 1961, Baltimore Colts sent DB John Sample to Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 61, became Jerry Croft).
What the assets did next
- DB John Sample — no other recorded trade.
- a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 61, became Jerry Croft) — no other recorded trade.
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