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- ↑ Walter Camp Football Foundation. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ↑ Morelli, Joe (January 10, 2016). "Fred Biletnikoff proud to be receiving Walter Camp Man of Year honor". New Haven Register. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ↑ "2019 Man of the Year – Walter Camp Football Foundation".
- ↑ "2021 Man of the Year – Walter Camp Football Foundation".
- ↑ "Walter Camp Foundation Announces Major Award Winners".