New York Giants Win
Triplett gave Minnesota two years as starting fullback (1961: 80-407-5.1, 1 TD; 1962: 52-160). Schnelker caught the first TD in Vikings history from Tarkenton but played only 6 games (6-70-1) before being dealt; Schmidt never played for Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Mel Triplett
- player Bob Schnelker
- player Bob Schmidt
New York Giants Received
- player Dave Whitsell
- player Zeke Smith
- pick 1962 fifth round pick (#58- Gene Bolin / Bookie Bolin )
- pick 1962 draft pick (?-?)
Trade Summary
Triplett gave Minnesota two years as starting fullback (1961: 80-407-5.1, 1 TD; 1962: 52-160). Schnelker caught the first TD in Vikings history from Tarkenton but played only 6 games (6-70-1) before being dealt; Schmidt never played for Minnesota.
Trade Analysis
Triplett gave Minnesota two years as starting fullback (1961: 80-407-5.1, 1 TD; 1962: 52-160). Schnelker caught the first TD in Vikings history from Tarkenton but played only 6 games (6-70-1) before being dealt; Schmidt never played for Minnesota. Giants received CB Dave Whitsell, who led Bears with 6 INTs in 1961, won 1963 NFL title, then led NFL with 10 INTs for Saints in 1967 on his way to Pro Bowl. The 5th-rounder became G Bookie Bolin, who started 77 games for Giants (1962-67).