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Mike Thomas to the San Diego Chargers
May 18, 1979 · San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins
This trade is the root of the Mike Thomas (1979) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
San Diego Chargers receives
Washington Redskins receives
- a 1980 fifth-round pick (No. 136, became Laval Short)
Trade context
Washington acquired running back Mike Thomas from the Chargers for a 1980 fifth-round pick.
Full trade terms
On May 18, 1979, San Diego Chargers sent a 1980 fifth-round pick (No. 136, became Laval Short) to Washington Redskins for RB Mike Thomas.
What the assets did next
- a 1980 fifth-round pick (No. 136, became Laval Short)
- RB Mike Thomas — no other recorded trade.
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