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Cleveland Elam to the Detroit Lions
August 20, 1979 · Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
This trade is the root of the Cleveland Elam (1979) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
San Francisco 49ers receives
- a 1980 second-round pick (No. 29, became Joe Cribbs)
Trade context
The Lions acquired defensive tackle Cleveland Elam from the 49ers for a 1980 second-round pick.
Full trade terms
On August 20, 1979, Detroit Lions sent a 1980 second-round pick (No. 29, became Joe Cribbs) to San Francisco 49ers for DT Cleveland Elam.
What the assets did next
- a 1980 second-round pick (No. 29, became Joe Cribbs)
- DT Cleveland Elam — no other recorded trade.
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