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Kent Nix to the Minnesota Vikings
September 2, 1970 · Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers
This trade is the root of the Kent Nix (1970) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Minnesota Vikings receives
Pittsburgh Steelers receives
- a 1971 fifth-round pick (No. 128, became Fred Brister)
Trade context
The Vikings acquired Kent Nix from the Steelers for a 1971 fifth-round pick.
Full trade terms
On September 2, 1970, Minnesota Vikings sent a 1971 fifth-round pick (No. 128, became Fred Brister) to Pittsburgh Steelers for QB Kent Nix.
What the assets did next
- a 1971 fifth-round pick (No. 128, became Fred Brister) — no other recorded trade.
- QB Kent Nix
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