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John Gilliam to the Minnesota Vikings

April 26, 1972 · Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals

The trade

Minnesota Vikings receives

  • a 1973 second-round pick (No. 34, became Jackie Wallace)
  • a 1973 fourth-round pick (No. 89, became John Lohmeyer)
  • WR John Gilliam

St. Louis Cardinals receives

  • QB Gary Cuozzo

Trade context

Vikings trade Gary Cuozzo to the Cardinals for John Gilliam, a 1973 second-round pick and a 1973 fourth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On April 26, 1972, Minnesota Vikings sent QB Gary Cuozzo to St. Louis Cardinals for a 1973 second-round pick (No. 34, became Jackie Wallace), a 1973 fourth-round pick (No. 89, became John Lohmeyer), and WR John Gilliam.

What the assets did next

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