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- ↑ "Arnie Morrison". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ↑ Ottawa Rough Rider Player Database Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Arnie Morrison 1936 Winner of Russell Trophy Ottawa Citizen , December 1, 1936
- ↑ Rideau Quarterback Wins Clean-play Hockey Trophy Montreal Gazette , January 25, 1930
- ↑ Morrison Strong Soccer Fan Saskatoon Star-Phoenix , November 23, 1946
- ↑ Ravens Coaches