Philadelphia acquired Don Hultz, Ray Poage, Chuck Lamson and…
Philadelphia acquired Don Hultz, Ray Poage, Chuck Lamson and Terry Kosens from Minnesota on May 29, 1964, for Ted Dean and the rights to Bob Berry. Poage started 26 games over two Eagles seasons and Hultz became a long-term Philadelphia defender. Dean played only two games for Minnesota, while Berry's early Vikings role was limited, making Philadelphia the clear winner.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Ted Dean
- other rights to Bob Berry
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Don Hultz
- player Ray Poage
- player Chuck Lamson
- player Terry Kosens
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Minnesota and Philadelphia completed a six-player exchange on May 29, 1964. The Vikings received veteran running back Ted Dean and the rights to Oregon quarterback Bob Berry. Philadelphia received defensive lineman Don Hultz, receiver Ray Poage, defensive back Chuck Lamson and Terry Kosens. Contemporary weekend reporting described the deal as having occurred Friday, May 29, and player transaction histories for Dean and Poage independently use that date.
What Philadelphia Received
Poage immediately became a significant starter. He started 13 games in 1964 and 13 more in 1965, catching 68 passes for 1,091 yards and six touchdowns across those two seasons. Hultz delivered even more longevity. After starting three games in 1964, he developed into a long-term Eagles defensive lineman and remained with Philadelphia for a decade. The Eagles therefore received both immediate offensive production and a defender who stayed on the roster for years.
What Minnesota Received
Dean's Minnesota tenure was extremely short. He played only two games in 1964, rushing for 30 yards and adding one 23-yard reception before his NFL career ended. Berry eventually became a productive NFL quarterback, but his first Minnesota stint produced little: two appearances in 1965, three games and one start in 1966, and two appearances in 1967 before he later established himself in Atlanta. His later return to Minnesota does not erase the limited immediate value of this exchange.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. Philadelphia earns an A- because Poage supplied two seasons of strong starting production and Hultz became a long-term defensive fixture. Minnesota gets a C because Dean contributed only two games and Berry's initial Vikings run remained small. The Eagles received far more immediate and sustained value from the four-player package, making the hindsight verdict decisive.