Public Outcry on the Owen Trade

Author: Blake Redd, Chicago Sun-Times
Date: July 17, 1990

In one of the more questionable decisions by Chicago GM Jerrell Sanchez, WR Asante Owen was sent packing to San Francisco for a 3rd Round Draft Pick, when on the same day, they traded for St. Louis wideout James Gardner, paying the hefty price of a 3rd Round Pick in 1991, and a 2nd and 7th Round Pick in 1992. Many claim that the Fire didn’t get what they deserved for Owen’s talent.

Chicago owner Bill French didn’t seem to be too happy with the transaction and was unavailable for comment.