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- ↑ The nickname "Cowboys" is exclusive to Wyoming men's sports. Women's teams and athletes are referred to as "Cowgirls".
- ↑ "RotoWire Fantasy Football, Baseball, Basketball and More".
- ↑ "1949 NBA Draft on databaseBasketball.com". Archived from the original on 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
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