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Sam Walton to the Minnesota Vikings

July 26, 1972 · Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings

This trade is the root of the Sam Walton (1972) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Houston Oilers receives

  • a 1973 draft pick

Minnesota Vikings receives

  • T Sam Walton

Trade context

Oilers trade Sam Walton to the Vikings for a 1973 draft pick.

Full trade terms

On July 26, 1972, Houston Oilers sent T Sam Walton to Minnesota Vikings for a 1973 draft pick.

What the assets did next

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