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Fran Tarkenton to the New York Giants

March 7, 1967 · Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants

This trade appears in 2 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

Minnesota Vikings receives

  • a 1967 first-round pick (No. 2, became Clint Jones)
  • a 1967 second-round pick (No. 28, became Bob Grim)
  • a 1968 first-round pick (No. 1, became Ron Yary)
  • a 1969 second-round pick (No. 39, became Ed White)

New York Giants receives

  • QB Fran Tarkenton

Trade context

Vikings trade Fran Tarkenton to the Giants for 1967 first- and second-round picks, a 1968 first-round pick and a 1969 second-round pick.

Full trade terms

On March 7, 1967, Minnesota Vikings sent QB Fran Tarkenton to New York Giants for a 1967 first-round pick (No. 2, became Clint Jones), a 1967 second-round pick (No. 28, became Bob Grim), a 1968 first-round pick (No. 1, became Ron Yary), and a 1969 second-round pick (No. 39, became Ed White).

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