New York Giants Win
Shaw started Minnesota's inaugural game but was quickly supplanted by rookie Fran Tarkenton, finishing 1961 with 46 of 91 for 530 yards, 4 TD and 4 INT in 8 games (4 starts), then was released after one season with no lasting value.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player George Shaw
New York Giants Received
- pick 1962 first round pick (#2-Roman Gabriel)
Trade Summary
Shaw started Minnesota's inaugural game but was quickly supplanted by rookie Fran Tarkenton, finishing 1961 with 46 of 91 for 530 yards, 4 TD and 4 INT in 8 games (4 starts), then was released after one season with no lasting value.
Trade Analysis
Shaw started Minnesota's inaugural game but was quickly supplanted by rookie Fran Tarkenton, finishing 1961 with 46 of 91 for 530 yards, 4 TD and 4 INT in 8 games (4 starts), then was released after one season with no lasting value. Giants acquired the Vikings' 1962 first-rounder in exchange for Shaw, then flipped it to the Rams for WR Del Shofner, who delivered three straight 1,100-yard seasons, Pro Bowls and First-team All-Pro honors while keying three NFL Championship Game trips; the pick became #2 overall Roman Gabriel for Los Angeles.