Trade 1
January 24, 1973
Los Angeles Chargers received Tom Matte.
NFL Trade History
Tom Matte NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tom Matte to one exact public NFL transaction involving Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1973 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tom Matte Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the January 24, 1973 transaction between Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers. The card below shows exactly where Tom Matte 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
Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers
Baltimore acquired San Diego's 1973 eighth-round pick, No. 189, and used it on defensive back Ray Oldham in exchange for veteran Tom Matte. Oldham became a multi-season Colts contributor with meaningful starting time, while Matte did not provide San Diego regular-season value after the transaction. The conversion of a retiring veteran into years of defensive depth makes this a clear Colts win.
Assets Received
Indianapolis Colts
- Pick 1973 eighth round pick (#189-Ray Oldham)
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Tom Matte