TradeVerdicts connects Clint Jones to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade
relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
matching is not used.
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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 3
Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants
Minnesota Vikings Win Tier: landmark
Confidence: high
The Giants acquired Fran Tarkenton and received five seasons of star quarterback play. Minnesota collected a massive pick package that produced Ron Yary, Ed White, Bob Grim, and other value, then later reacquired Tarkenton. New York received the best immediate player, but the Vikings converted the return into more lasting franchise value.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Lionel Aldridge and 1974 third round pick (#64) [later traded with 1974 second round pick (#29-John Holland) to Minnesota Vikings for Carl Gersbach and Clint Jones] from Green Bay Packers for Jim Hill (Webster). The recorded outcome favors Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
Minnesota Vikings Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Minnesota sent Clint Jones and Carl Gersbach to San Diego for 1974 second- and third-round selections. The Vikings used those picks on John Holland and Steve Craig, giving Minnesota two meaningful draft assets for veterans whose Chargers impact was limited. Neither drafted player became a star, but the two-pick return still gives the Vikings a clear, moderate advantage.
