Dick Bassi (1940) trade tree

On April 1, 1940, Chicago Bears sent G Dick Bassi and E Les McDonald to Philadelphia Eagles for a 1941 first-round pick (No. 1, became Tom Harmon) and C John Schiechl.

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1940-04-01

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SentDick Bassi (G), Les McDonald (E)

Received1941 1st-round pick No. 1 (originally PHI) — became Tom Harmon [Philadelphia's 1941 first-round pick to Chicago if John Schiechl did not report; he did not], John Schiechl (C)

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Sent1941 1st-round pick No. 1 (originally PHI) — became Tom Harmon [Philadelphia's 1941 first-round pick to Chicago if John Schiechl did not report; he did not], John Schiechl (C)

ReceivedDick Bassi (G), Les McDonald (E)

The Bears acquired center John Schiechl and a conditional 1941 first-round pick from the Eagles for end Les McDonald and guard Dick Bassi; when Schiechl failed to report, the pick became No. 1 overall (Tom Harmon).

Source: https://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/18-05-673.pdf

Source: https://profootballhof.com/news/1941-national-football-league-draft

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chicago_Bears_first-round_draft_picks