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Al Cowlings (1973-1975) trade tree

On April 30, 1973, Buffalo Bills sent Al Cowlings to Houston Oilers for a 1974 second-round pick (No. 27, became Doug Allen).

Blockbuster score: 188 · #1,560 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 3 assets April 30, 1973 first trade

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  • Al Cowlings moved from Buffalo to Houston on April 30, 1973, then to Indianapolis on July 18, 1975.

Trades in this tree

April 30, 1973 · First trade

Houston acquires Al Cowlings from Buffalo

Buffalo receives

  • 1974 2nd-round pick No. 27 (originally HOU) — became Doug Allen

Houston receives

Sources: [1] [2] [3] · Trade page

July 18, 1975 · Chapter 2

Indianapolis acquires Al Cowlings from Houston

Indianapolis receives

Houston sent Al Cowlings

Note

This trade was voided: Baltimore voided the deal when it learned Al Cowlings would miss time rehabbing.

Sources: [1] [2] · Trade page