Trade 1
July 12, 1962
Cleveland Browns received Tom Wilson.
NFL Trade History
Tom Wilson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tom Wilson to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Minnesota Vikings.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1962–1963 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tom Wilson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Tom Wilson across 2 recorded transactions from July 12, 1962 through July 19, 1963. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
July 19, 1963
Minnesota Vikings received Tom Wilson.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Winner: Cleveland Browns; Minnesota Vikings Win. The timeline spans 1962–1963 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams
The legacy record lists Los Angeles Rams receiving Larry Stephens, 1963 third round pick (#37-John Baker (b) / Johnny Baker), 1963 sixth round pick (#79-Terry Monaghan) and Cleveland Browns receiving Frank Ryan, Tom Wilson, but part of that date, identity, or downstream attribution remains disputed in the surviving historical record. Cleveland acquired quarterback Frank Ryan and halfback Tom Wilson from Los Angeles for defensive tackle Larry Stephens plus 1963 third- and sixth-round selections. Sources differ by roughly a day on the 1962 execution date, but the package is
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Player Larry Stephens
- Pick 1963 third round pick (#37-John Baker (b) / Johnny Baker)
- Pick 1963 sixth round pick (#79-Terry Monaghan)
Cleveland Browns
- Player Frank Ryan
- Player Tom Wilson
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings
The Los Angeles Rams dealt Tom Wilson to Minnesota in July 1963 and received the Vikings' 1964 tenth-round pick, No. 131, which became Ron Smith. The Rams recovered a draft choice for a veteran, but Wilson gave Minnesota 282 rushing yards and four touchdowns in eight games. That immediate production was more meaningful than the late-round return the Rams realized.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 1964 10th round pick (131st overall, Ron Smith)
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Tom Wilson