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- ↑ Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.135, 2008, Random House, ISBN 978-1-4000-6717-6
- ↑ Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.138, 2008, Random House, ISBN 978-1-4000-6717-6
- ↑ New York Giants at Chicago Cardinals – September 28th, 1958
- ↑ "Colts win 23-17 in overtime". Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. December 29, 1958. p. 4, part 2.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (January 5, 1959). "The best football game ever played". Sports Illustrated. p. 8.
