March 7, 1967 · First trade
New York acquires Fran Tarkenton from Minnesota
Hall of FamerTop-5 pick
Minnesota receives
- 1967 1st-round pick No. 2 (originally NYG) — became Clint Jones
- 1967 2nd-round pick No. 28 (originally NYG) — became Bob Grim
- 1968 1st-round pick No. 1 (originally NYG) — became Ron Yary
- 1969 2nd-round pick No. 39 (originally NYG) — became Ed White
New York receives
- Fran Tarkenton (QB)