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Bob Schmidt to the Minnesota Vikings

July 1, 1961 · Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants

This trade appears in 3 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

Minnesota Vikings receives

  • Bob Schmidt
  • Bob Schnelker
  • Mel Triplett

New York Giants receives

  • a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 58, became Bookie Bolin)
  • a 1962 draft pick
  • DB Dave Whitsell
  • Zeke Smith

Trade context

Giants acquired DB Dave Whitsell and G Zeke Smith from the Vikings for three players and 1962 draft picks.

Full trade terms

On July 1, 1961, Minnesota Vikings sent a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 58, became Bookie Bolin), a 1962 draft pick, DB Dave Whitsell, and Zeke Smith to New York Giants for Bob Schmidt, Bob Schnelker, and Mel Triplett.

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