Robert Smith (1953) trade tree

On January 22, 1953, Cleveland Browns sent B Robert Smith to Detroit Lions for a 1953 third-round pick (No. 37, became Gene Donaldson).

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Draft outcomes

Pick became Gene Donaldson (1953 3rd-round pick No. 37 (originally DET)) — received by CLE. trace in graph

Trades

1953-01-22

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SentRobert Smith (B)

Received1953 3rd-round pick No. 37 (originally DET) — became Gene Donaldson

DET

Sent1953 3rd-round pick No. 37 (originally DET) — became Gene Donaldson

ReceivedRobert Smith (B)

The Browns acquired a 1953 third-round pick from Detroit for fullback Robert Smith.

Source: https://profootballhof.com/news/1953-national-football-league-draft

Source: https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/1950-1959-draft-history

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