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Eddie Ray (1971-1972) trade tree

On September 8, 1971, New England Patriots sent WR Eddie Ray to San Diego Chargers for a 1972 seventh-round pick (No. 166, became John Tarver).

Blockbuster score: 8 · #2,798 of 3,307 trades Ranks trades by how much they matter to fans — famous players first, then draft capital. Higher means a bigger deal.

2 trades 8 assets September 8, 1971 first trade

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  • WR Eddie Ray moved from New England to San Diego on September 8, 1971, then to Denver on August 1, 1972.

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September 8, 1971 · First trade

San Diego acquires Eddie Ray from New England

New England receives

  • 1972 7th-round pick No. 166 (originally SD) — became John Tarver

San Diego receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] · Trade page

August 1, 1972 · Chapter 2

San Diego acquires Dave Costa from Denver

Denver receives

San Diego receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Trade page