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Doyle Nix to the Houston Oilers

August 22, 1961 · Houston Oilers, San Diego Chargers

This trade is the root of the Doyle Nix (1961) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Houston Oilers receives

  • Doyle Nix
  • Ron Botchan

San Diego Chargers receives

  • a 1962 fourth-round pick (No. 31, became Bob Bill)

Trade context

Chargers acquired Doyle Nix and Ron Botchan from the Oilers for a 1962 draft pick. Terms unconfirmed.

Full trade terms

On August 22, 1961, Houston Oilers sent a 1962 fourth-round pick (No. 31, became Bob Bill) to San Diego Chargers for Doyle Nix and Ron Botchan.

What the assets did next

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