January 26, 1961 · Chapter 1
Minnesota acquires Zeke Smith from Indianapolis
Minnesota receives
Indianapolis sent Zeke Smith
Note
Vikings selected Zeke Smith from the Colts in the 1961 expansion draft.
On July 1, 1961, New York sent Bob Schmidt to Minnesota involving 7 assets.
On July 1, 1961, Minnesota Vikings sent a 1962 fifth-round pick (No. 58, became Bookie Bolin), a 1962 draft pick, DB Dave Whitsell, and Zeke Smith to New York Giants for Bob Schmidt, Bob Schnelker, and Mel Triplett.
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January 26, 1961 · Chapter 1
Indianapolis sent Zeke Smith
Vikings selected Zeke Smith from the Colts in the 1961 expansion draft.
January 26, 1961 · Chapter 2
Detroit sent Dave Whitsell (DB)
Vikings selected Dave Whitsell from the Lions in the 1961 expansion draft. Later traded MIN->NYG July 1, 1961.
July 1, 1961 · First trade
July 24, 1961 · Chapter 4
New York sent Dave Whitsell (DB)