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John Gordon to the Baltimore Colts

August 1, 1973 · Baltimore Colts, Detroit Lions

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

The trade

Baltimore Colts receives

  • DT John Gordon

Detroit Lions receives

  • a 1974 tenth-round pick

Trade context

The Colts acquired John Gordon from the Lions for a 1974 tenth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On August 1, 1973, Baltimore Colts sent a 1974 tenth-round pick to Detroit Lions for DT John Gordon.

What the assets did next

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