April 1, 1940 · First trade
Philadelphia acquires Dick Bassi from Chicago
Chicago receives
- 1941 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)
Philadelphia receives
- Dick Bassi (G)
- Les McDonald (E)
Note
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).