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relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
matching is not used.
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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 2
Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh acquired fullback John Henry Johnson from Detroit in April 1960 for two draft selections that the Lions used on Dick Mills in 1961 and John Lomakoski in 1962. Johnson enjoyed the best stretch of his Hall of Fame career with the Steelers, becoming the franchise's first 1,000-yard rusher and making three Pro Bowls. Detroit's two picks produced little comparable impact.
Philadelphia Eagles Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Philadelphia Eagles received Dave Lloyd and Dick Mills from Detroit Lions for 1964 third round pick (#30-Pat Batten). The recorded outcome favors Philadelphia Eagles.
