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Ron Shanklin to the Chicago Bears
August 25, 1975 · Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers
This trade is the root of the Ron Shanklin (1975) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Pittsburgh Steelers receives
- a 1976 second-round pick (No. 37, became Ray Pinney)
- a 1977 fourth-round pick (No. 99, became Laverne Smith)
Trade context
The Bears acquired receiver Ron Shanklin from Pittsburgh for two draft picks.
Full trade terms
On August 25, 1975, Chicago Bears sent a 1976 second-round pick (No. 37, became Ray Pinney) and a 1977 fourth-round pick (No. 99, became Laverne Smith) to Pittsburgh Steelers for WR Ron Shanklin.
What the assets did next
- a 1976 second-round pick (No. 37, became Ray Pinney) — no other recorded trade.
- a 1977 fourth-round pick (No. 99, became Laverne Smith) — no other recorded trade.
- WR Ron Shanklin — no other recorded trade.
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