Chicago acquired wide receiver John Wiegmann from San…
Chicago acquired wide receiver John Wiegmann from San Francisco on July 19, 1973 for $1. Bears trade histories preserve the nominal purchase price, but Wiegmann does not appear on Chicago's 1973 regular-season roster, so the club received no documented regular-season playing value from the move.
Chicago Bears Received
- player John Wiegmann
San Francisco 49ers Received
- other $1 cash
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Chicago's all-time trade ledger lists a July 19, 1973 transaction with San Francisco: the Bears received John Wiegman/Wiegmann and sent $1. The club's older media guides also preserve the move as Wiegmann for cash, while Cal Poly Pomona records identify him as a wide receiver and 1972 Cincinnati draft choice.
Chicago Return
Wiegmann does not appear on Chicago's 1973 regular-season roster. That means the Bears did not realize a documented regular-season game, start or statistical contribution from the acquisition.
San Francisco Return
The 49ers received exactly one dollar. The cash side is fully identified, but it was plainly nominal consideration rather than an asset capable of producing measurable roster or draft value.
Hindsight Comparison
Chicago received no regular-season production, while San Francisco received only a token dollar. Neither side created meaningful football value from the transaction.
Final Verdict
Even Trade, C/C. The original B/C Chicago edge overstates the result because the acquired player never appears on the Bears' 1973 regular-season roster and the 49ers' return was merely nominal cash.