This trade is the root of the Earl Morrall (1968) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
On August 25, 1968, the New York Giants traded quarterback Earl Morrall to the Baltimore Colts for an undisclosed draft choice, with tight end Butch Wilson going to the Giants to complete the deal. Morrall won NFL MVP honors leading the Colts in 1968.
On August 25, 1968, Baltimore Colts sent TE Butch Wilson to New York Giants for QB Earl Morrall.