The 3 best trades in Raiders history

The 3 best trades in Raiders history

3. LB Ted Hendricks for two first-round picks (Packers)

Before he became one of the faces of the Raiders’ franchise, Ted Hendricks spent the first six years of his career with the Colts and Packers. In his only season with the Packers (1974), Hendricks was named a first-team All-Pro after starting 14 games, recording five interceptions and blocking an incredible seven kicks.

During the next offseason, Al Davis traded two first-round picks to the Packers for the All-Pro linebacker and it proved to be a wise move. Hendricks would go on to start 122 games for the Raiders, making four Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.

Hendricks ended up being one of the most important defenders for the Raiders during their three Super Bowl wins in 1976, 1980, and 1983. Hendricks retired after the 1983 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.

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