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Len Persin to the Detroit Lions

May 11, 1970 · Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles

This trade is the root of the Len Persin (1970) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Detroit Lions receives

  • Len Persin

Philadelphia Eagles receives

  • a 1971 tenth-round pick (No. 256, became Tom Bailey)

Trade context

The Lions acquired Len Persin from the Eagles for a 1971 tenth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On May 11, 1970, Detroit Lions sent a 1971 tenth-round pick (No. 256, became Tom Bailey) to Philadelphia Eagles for Len Persin.

What the assets did next

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