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Steve Spurrier to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
April 2, 1976 · San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This trade is the root of the Bruce Elia (1976) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
San Francisco 49ers receives
- a 1976 second-round pick (No. 57, became Eddie Lewis)
- LB Bruce Elia
- Willie McGee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives
Trade context
The Buccaneers acquired quarterback Steve Spurrier from the 49ers in the franchise's first-ever trade.
Full trade terms
On April 2, 1976, San Francisco 49ers sent QB Steve Spurrier to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 1976 second-round pick (No. 57, became Eddie Lewis), LB Bruce Elia, and Willie McGee.
What the assets did next
- QB Steve Spurrier — no other recorded trade.
- a 1976 second-round pick (No. 57, became Eddie Lewis) — no other recorded trade.
- LB Bruce Elia — no other recorded trade.
- Willie McGee
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