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Bruce Van Ness to the Dallas Cowboys

September 5, 1970 · Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys

This trade is the root of the Bruce Van Ness (1970) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Atlanta Falcons receives

  • a 1971 draft pick

Dallas Cowboys receives

  • RB Bruce Van Ness

Trade context

The Cowboys acquired Bruce Van Ness from the Falcons for a draft pick.

Full trade terms

On September 5, 1970, Atlanta Falcons sent RB Bruce Van Ness to Dallas Cowboys for a 1971 draft pick.

What the assets did next

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