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John Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers

August 7, 1973 · New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers

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

The trade

New England Patriots receives

  • a 1974 tenth-round pick

Pittsburgh Steelers receives

  • K John Smith

Trade context

The Steelers acquired John Smith from the Patriots for a 1974 tenth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On August 7, 1973, New England Patriots sent K John Smith to Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1974 tenth-round pick.

What the assets did next

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