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Bill Thomas to the Kansas City Chiefs

August 16, 1974 · Houston Oilers, Kansas City Chiefs

This trade is the root of the Bill Thomas (1974) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Houston Oilers receives

  • a 1975 seventh-round pick (No. 162, became Mike Biehle)

Kansas City Chiefs receives

  • Bill Thomas

Trade context

The Chiefs acquired Bill Thomas from the Oilers for a 1975 seventh-round pick.

Full trade terms

On August 16, 1974, Houston Oilers sent Bill Thomas to Kansas City Chiefs for a 1975 seventh-round pick (No. 162, became Mike Biehle).

What the assets did next

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