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Chuck Foreman to the New England Patriots
July 1, 1980 · Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots
This trade is the root of the Chuck Foreman (1980) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Minnesota Vikings receives
- a 1981 third-round pick (No. 74, became Tim Irwin)
New England Patriots receives
Trade context
In 1980, the Vikings traded running back Chuck Foreman to New England for a 1981 third-round pick. Minnesota used the pick (No. 74) on tackle Tim Irwin.
Full trade terms
On July 1, 1980, Minnesota Vikings sent RB Chuck Foreman to New England Patriots for a 1981 third-round pick (No. 74, became Tim Irwin).
What the assets did next
- RB Chuck Foreman — no other recorded trade.
- a 1981 third-round pick (No. 74, became Tim Irwin) — no other recorded trade.
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