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Ernie Holmes to the Pittsburgh Steelers

August 7, 1972 · New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers

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

The trade

Pittsburgh Steelers receives

  • Ernie Holmes

New England Patriots sent Ernie Holmes

Trade context

Steelers acquire Ernie Holmes from the Patriots for cash.

Full trade terms

On August 7, 1972, New England Patriots sent Ernie Holmes to Pittsburgh Steelers for cash considerations.

What the assets did next

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