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Archie Matsos to the Oakland Raiders

January 1, 1963 · Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders

This trade is the root of the Archie Matsos (1963) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Buffalo Bills receives

  • DT George Shirkey
  • CB Hank Rivera
  • DT Pete Nicklas

Oakland Raiders receives

  • LB Archie Matsos

Trade context

The Raiders acquired linebacker Archie Matsos from the Bills for cornerback Hank Rivera and defensive tackles Pete Nicklas and George Shirkey, one of Al Davis's first moves in charge.

Full trade terms

On January 1, 1963, Buffalo Bills sent LB Archie Matsos to Oakland Raiders for DT George Shirkey, CB Hank Rivera, and DT Pete Nicklas.

What the assets did next

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