Trade 1
August 25, 1975
Chicago Bears received Ron Shanklin.
NFL Trade History
Ron Shanklin NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Ron Shanklin to one exact public NFL transaction involving Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1975 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Ron Shanklin Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 25, 1975 transaction between Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. The card below shows exactly where Ron Shanklin appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
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Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh sent veteran receiver Ron Shanklin to Chicago for a 1976 second-round choice and a 1977 fourth-round choice. The Steelers used those selections on tackle Ray Pinney and running back Laverne Smith. Pinney became the prize, playing 125 games with 82 starts and starting in a Super Bowl victory, giving Pittsburgh a decisive long-term return.
Assets Received
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pick 1976 second round pick (#37-Ray Pinney)
- Pick 1977 fourth round pick (#99-Laverne Smith)
Chicago Bears
- Player Ron Shanklin