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William Gay to the Detroit Lions

March 20, 1978 · Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins

This trade is the root of the William Gay (1978) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Detroit Lions receives

  • Charlie West
  • DE William Gay

Washington Redskins sent Charlie West, DE William Gay

Trade context

Washington acquired defensive back Charlie West and defensive end William Gay from the Lions for Washington's 1978 fourth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On March 20, 1978, Washington Redskins sent Charlie West and DE William Gay to Detroit Lions; return not recorded.

What the assets did next

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