January 22, 1953 · First trade
Detroit acquires Robert Smith from Cleveland
Cleveland receives
- 1953 3rd-round pick No. 37 (originally DET) — became Gene Donaldson
Detroit receives
- Robert Smith (B)
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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January 22, 1953 · First trade