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References
- ↑ "Stovall dashes for big TD as LSU stifles Miami, 17–3". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 14, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Miami wins, 28–24, on Mira's passing". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. October 20, 1962. Retrieved January 20, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Miami overcomes Kentucky, 25–17". The Atlanta Constitution. November 3, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Alabama comeback trounces Miami". The Commercial Appeal. November 11, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Mira-led Miami nedges Florida". San Angelo Standard-Times. December 2, 1962. Retrieved October 12, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "1963 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Archived from the original on December 23, 2007.
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