March 1, 1959 · First trade
Los Angeles acquires Ollie Matson from Chicago
Chicago receives
- 1960 2nd-round pick No. 14 (originally LAR) — became Mike McGee
- 1960 4th-round pick No. 38 (originally LAR) — became Silas Woods
- Art Hauser (DT)
- Don Brown (HB)
- Frank Fuller (T)
- Glenn Holtzman (DE)
- John Tracey (E)
- Ken Panfil (T)
- Larry Hickman (FB)
Los Angeles receives
- Ollie Matson (HB)
Note
The Cardinals traded Hall of Fame halfback Ollie Matson to the Rams for seven players and two draft picks.