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Bill Cappleman (Sep 1971) trade tree

On September 29, 1971, Detroit Lions sent a 1972 third-round pick (No. 68, became Tom Luken) to Philadelphia Eagles for Bill Cappleman.

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2 trades 8 assets September 29, 1971 first trade

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  • Bill Cappleman moved from Minnesota to Philadelphia on September 13, 1971, then to Detroit on September 29, 1971.

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September 13, 1971 · Chapter 1

Philadelphia acquires Bill Cappleman from Minnesota

Minnesota receives

  • 1973 4th-round pick No. 80 (originally PHI) — became Mike Wells

Philadelphia receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Trade page

September 29, 1971 · First trade

Detroit acquires Bill Cappleman from Philadelphia

Detroit receives

Philadelphia receives

  • 1972 3rd-round pick No. 68 (originally DET) — became Tom Luken
Sources: [1] [2] [3] · Trade page