Trade 1
August 27, 1969
Atlanta Falcons received Tom McCauley.
NFL Trade History
Tom McCauley NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tom McCauley to one exact public NFL transaction involving Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1969 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tom McCauley Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 27, 1969 transaction between Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings. The card below shows exactly where Tom McCauley appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta acquired rookie defensive back Tom McCauley from Minnesota for rookie guard Jon Sandstrom on August 27, 1969. McCauley made the Falcons and played 32 games over three seasons, starting 16, intercepting two passes, and returning a punt for a touchdown in 1970. Sandstrom did not play an NFL regular-season game for Minnesota and later continued his career in Canada. Atlanta received the only meaningful NFL production.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Jon Sandstrom
Atlanta Falcons
- Player Tom McCauley