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Johnny Unitas to the San Diego Chargers

January 20, 1973 · Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers

This trade is the root of the Johnny Unitas (1973) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

San Diego Chargers receives

  • QB Johnny Unitas

Baltimore Colts sent QB Johnny Unitas

Trade context

The Chargers purchased 39-year-old Johnny Unitas from the Colts for $150,000, ending his 17-year Baltimore career.

Full trade terms

On January 20, 1973, Baltimore Colts sent QB Johnny Unitas to San Diego Chargers for cash considerations.

What the assets did next

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