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- ↑ "Oklahoma vs. Holy Cross (Men), March 25, 1947". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Final Four Most Outstanding Players". cbs.sportsline.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Oklahoma vs. Holy Cross Box Score, March 25, 1947 | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com".