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William Gay to the Detroit Lions
April 10, 1978 · Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions
This trade is the root of the William Gay (Apr 1978) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Denver Broncos receives
- a 1979 sixth-round pick (No. 148, became Jeff McIntyre)
Detroit Lions receives
- Charlie West
- DE William Gay
Trade context
The Broncos acquired defensive end William Gay and defensive back Charlie West from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 sixth-round pick.
Full trade terms
On April 10, 1978, Denver Broncos sent Charlie West and DE William Gay to Detroit Lions for a 1979 sixth-round pick (No. 148, became Jeff McIntyre).
What the assets did next
- Charlie West
- DE William Gay
- a 1979 sixth-round pick (No. 148, became Jeff McIntyre) — no other recorded trade.
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