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Ron Gardin (1971-1972) trade tree

On September 27, 1971, Baltimore Colts sent DB Ron Gardin to New England Patriots for a 1972 fifth-round pick (No. 115, became Don Croft).

Blockbuster score: 34 · #2,268 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 4 assets September 27, 1971 first trade

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  • DB Ron Gardin moved from Indianapolis to New England on September 27, 1971, then to Pittsburgh on June 28, 1972.

Trades in this tree

September 27, 1971 · First trade

New England acquires Ron Gardin from Indianapolis

Indianapolis receives

  • 1972 5th-round pick No. 115 (originally NE) — became Don Croft

New England receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] · Trade page

June 28, 1972 · Chapter 2

Pittsburgh acquires Ron Gardin from New England

New England receives

  • 1973 6th-round pick (originally PIT) (unverified)

Pittsburgh receives

Sources: [1] · Trade page