Vikings Win
Vikings traded aging HOF RB Hugh McElhenny to Giants and received two future picks. The 1964 4th-rounder (#53) became DT Tom Keating (solid AFL/NFL career with Raiders), and the 1965 2nd-rounder (#15) became OT Archie Sutton (Minnesota starter 1965–71, 100+ games). McElhenny played two undistinguished seasons in NY. Minnesota extracted solid value from an aging legend.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 1964 fourth round pick (#53- Tom Keating )
- pick 1965 second round pick (#15- Archie Sutton )
New York Giants Received
- player Hugh McElhenny
Trade Summary
Vikings traded aging HOF RB Hugh McElhenny to Giants and received two future picks. The 1964 4th-rounder (#53) became DT Tom Keating (solid AFL/NFL career with Raiders), and the 1965 2nd-rounder (#15) became OT Archie Sutton (Minnesota starter 1965–71, 100+ games). McElhenny played two undistinguished seasons in NY. Minnesota extracted solid value from an aging legend.
Trade Analysis
Vikings traded aging HOF RB Hugh McElhenny to Giants and received two future picks. The 1964 4th-rounder (#53) became DT Tom Keating (solid AFL/NFL career with Raiders), and the 1965 2nd-rounder (#15) became OT Archie Sutton (Minnesota starter 1965–71, 100+ games). McElhenny played two undistinguished seasons in NY. Minnesota extracted solid value from an aging legend. Giants received McElhenny, 37 at time of trade, who played two low-impact seasons in New York before retiring. The pick assets sent away became legitimate NFL contributors.