Doug Atkins (1955) trade tree

On July 1, 1955, Chicago Bears sent a 1956 third-round pick (No. 34, became Larry Ross) and a 1956 sixth-round pick (No. 71, became Sherman Plunkett) to Cleveland Browns for DE Doug Atkins and DB Ken Gorgal.

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1955-07-01

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SentDoug Atkins (DE), Ken Gorgal (DB)

Received1956 3rd-round pick No. 34 (originally CHI) — became Larry Ross, 1956 6th-round pick No. 71 (originally CHI) — became Sherman Plunkett

CHI

Sent1956 3rd-round pick No. 34 (originally CHI) — became Larry Ross, 1956 6th-round pick No. 71 (originally CHI) — became Sherman Plunkett

ReceivedDoug Atkins (DE), Ken Gorgal (DB)

The Bears acquired Hall of Fame defensive end Doug Atkins and safety Ken Gorgal from the Browns for 1956 third- and sixth-round picks.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Gorgal

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Atkins

Source: https://www.chicagobears.com/news/ranking-the-best-trades-in-bears-history