Los Angeles Rams Win
Vikings gave up NFL Draft rights to WR Jack Snow (later a standout Rams receiver, Pro Bowl 1967) but received DT Gary Larsen, who became one of the four Purple People Eaters alongside Marshall, Page, and Eller. Larsen started 1965–1974, playing in three Super Bowls. Jim Phillips/Red Phillips provided one serviceable season. Surrendering Snow's rights is a significant cost.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Jim Phillips / Red Phillips (b )
- player Gary Larsen
Los Angeles Rams Received
- other rights to Jack Snow
Trade Summary
Vikings gave up NFL Draft rights to WR Jack Snow (later a standout Rams receiver, Pro Bowl 1967) but received DT Gary Larsen, who became one of the four Purple People Eaters alongside Marshall, Page, and Eller. Larsen started 1965–1974, playing in three Super Bowls. Jim Phillips/Red Phillips provided one serviceable season. Surrendering Snow's rights is a significant cost.
Trade Analysis
Vikings gave up NFL Draft rights to WR Jack Snow (later a standout Rams receiver, Pro Bowl 1967) but received DT Gary Larsen, who became one of the four Purple People Eaters alongside Marshall, Page, and Eller. Larsen started 1965–1974, playing in three Super Bowls. Jim Phillips/Red Phillips provided one serviceable season. Surrendering Snow's rights is a significant cost. Rams received rights to WR Jack Snow, who became their top receiver for nearly a decade (340 catches, 6,012 yards), making this a painful give-up for Minnesota in hindsight.