NFL Trade Verdict

Vikings Win

Stole workhorse RB Bill Brown from Bears for 1964 4th. Brown remained 1962-1974, franchise leader in rushing attempts (1,627), 5,757 yards, 52 TDs (tied record).

September 12, 1962 Minnesota Vikings ↔ Chicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: major

Minnesota Vikings Received

Chicago Bears Received

  • pick 1964 fourth round pick (#47-Mike Reilly (a))

Minnesota Vikings

A+

Chicago Bears

B-

Trade Summary

Stole workhorse RB Bill Brown from Bears for 1964 4th. Brown remained 1962-1974, franchise leader in rushing attempts (1,627), 5,757 yards, 52 TDs (tied record).

Trade Analysis

Stole workhorse RB Bill Brown from Bears for 1964 4th. Brown remained 1962-1974, franchise leader in rushing attempts (1,627), 5,757 yards, 52 TDs (tied record). Bears got LB Mike Reilly (#47), solid starter 1964-68, then traded to Dallas and signed with Minnesota in 1969 for Super Bowl IV run.