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Butch Byrd (1971) trade tree

On August 31, 1971, Buffalo Bills sent DB Butch Byrd to Denver Broncos for a 1972 fifth-round pick (No. 109, became Billy Taylor).

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3 trades 7 assets August 31, 1971 first trade

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  • A 1972 fifth-round pick (No. 109, became Billy Taylor) moved from Houston to Denver on August 11, 1971, then to Buffalo on August 31, 1971, then to Atlanta on February 1, 1972.

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August 11, 1971 · Chapter 1

Houston acquires Cleophus Johnson from Denver

Denver receives

  • 1972 5th-round pick No. 109 (originally HOU) — became Billy Taylor
  • Larron Jackson

Houston receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Trade page

August 31, 1971 · First trade

Denver acquires Butch Byrd from Buffalo

Buffalo receives

  • 1972 5th-round pick No. 109 (originally HOU) — became Billy Taylor

Denver receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] · Trade page

February 1, 1972 · Chapter 3

Buffalo acquires Greg Lens from Atlanta

Atlanta receives

  • 1972 5th-round pick No. 109 (originally HOU) — became Billy Taylor

Buffalo receives

Sources: [1] [2] · Trade page