The Great Trade Robbery

The Great Trade Robbery

12 mins | Documentary | Oct. 8, 2014

In 1989, the largest trade in NFL history sent Herschel Walker from Dallas to Minnesota. The Vikings destroyed what appeared to be a budding dynasty by selling the farm for Walker. Dallas restored its place as America's Team, became the team of the 1990's and won three Super Bowls. Most people consider it to be the worst trade ever made. Except for Jimmy Johnson. He'd say it's the best.

The Great Trade Robbery

12 mins | Documentary | Oct. 8, 2014

The Great Trade Robbery
In 1989, the largest trade in NFL history sent Herschel Walker from Dallas to Minnesota. The Vikings destroyed what appeared to be a budding dynasty by selling the farm for Walker. Dallas restored its place as America's Team, became the team of the 1990's and won three Super Bowls. Most people consider it to be the worst trade ever made. Except for Jimmy Johnson. He'd say it's the best.
Producers ESPN Films, Wheelhouse Creative
Original title The Great Trade Robbery
Directors Stuart Zicherman
Writers

Cast

Jimmy Johnson

as Himself

Herschel Walker

as Himself

Jerry Johnson

as Himself