There have been several notable sports trades throughout history that have had a significant impact on the sports landscape.
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Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees (1920): The trade that sent Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees is often considered one of the most famous trades in sports history. This trade marked the beginning of the "Curse of the Bambino" for the Red Sox and helped establish the Yankees as a dominant force in baseball.
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Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings (1988): Known as "The Trade," Wayne Gretzky, considered the greatest hockey player of all time, was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. This trade not only had a profound impact on the NHL but also helped popularize hockey in non-traditional markets in the United States.
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Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings (1989): This trade between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings involved a complex player and draft pick exchange. The Cowboys acquired multiple players and draft picks from the Vikings, which allowed them to build a championship team in the 1990s, while the Vikings struggled for years following the trade.
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Shaquille O'Neal to the Los Angeles Lakers (1996): The trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers was a game-changer for both teams. O'Neal's arrival in LA helped rejuvenate the Lakers franchise, leading to three consecutive NBA championships alongside Kobe Bryant.
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Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees (2004): This trade involved the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees, with Alex Rodriguez, one of baseball's top talents, going to the Yankees. The trade was significant not only for the massive contract involved but also for the impact it had on the Yankees' success in the following years.
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Neymar Jr. to Paris Saint-Germain (2017): In what became the most expensive transfer in football (soccer) history, Neymar Jr. was transferred from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a record-breaking fee. This trade reshaped the landscape of football transfers, establishing a new benchmark for player valuations.
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