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Charles Haley's impact undeniable

Defensive end put the Cowboys' defense over the top for three of his record five rings

Updated: February 3, 2011, 10:32 AM ET
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com

The Herschel Walker trade ranks as one of the biggest steals in NFL history, with the Dallas Cowboys turning the bundle of draft picks donated by the Minnesota Vikings into the foundation for a dynasty.

But it was the Charles Haley trade a few years later that swung the balance of power in the NFL.

That's still a sore point for some of Haley's former teammates with the San Francisco 49ers, whose front office wanted to get rid of Haley despite the pass-rusher having played a major role ...

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