Gary Cuozzo
Trade history, asset movement, verdicts, and team impact for Gary Cuozzo.
Trade Impact Summary
Gary Cuozzo appears in 2 trade records in the TradeVerdicts database.
Related Trades
Vikings sent a declining Gary Cuozzo and received WR John Gilliam (four Pro Bowl-level seasons 1972–75, key deep threat in Tarkenton era), plus two future picks. Gilliam led NFL in receiving yards in 1972. Jackie Wallace (1973 2nd #34) and John Lohmeyer (4th #89) added depth. Outstanding return.
One of the worst trades in franchise history. Minnesota sent two first-round picks (1968 #7-Kevin Hardy and 1969 #17-John Shinners) to New Orleans for backup QB Gary Cuozzo. Cuozzo started only 7 games for Minnesota before Joe Kapp took over. Hardy was a serviceable DE; Shinners was a Pro Bowl guard for the Saints. The picks had enormous value that was completely squandered.