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Russ Francis to the San Francisco 49ers
March 1, 1982 · New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers
This trade is the root of the Russ Francis (1982) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
New England Patriots receives
- a 1982 first-round pick (No. 27, became Lester Williams)
- a 1982 fourth-round pick (No. 111, became Brian Ingram)
San Francisco 49ers receives
Trade context
Patriots acquire retired TE Russ Francis from the 49ers for 1982 first- and fourth-round picks.
Full trade terms
On March 1, 1982, New England Patriots sent TE Russ Francis to San Francisco 49ers for a 1982 first-round pick (No. 27, became Lester Williams) and a 1982 fourth-round pick (No. 111, became Brian Ingram).
What the assets did next
- TE Russ Francis — no other recorded trade.
- a 1982 first-round pick (No. 27, became Lester Williams) — no other recorded trade.
- a 1982 fourth-round pick (No. 111, became Brian Ingram) — no other recorded trade.
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