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- ↑ "K.C. Grabs 9 Spots On All-AFL Team". The Index-Journal. Associated Press. December 20, 1966. p. 7. Retrieved November 20, 2017– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Olderman, Murray (December 20, 1966). "Chiefs Dominate All-AFL Selections". The Kingston Daily Freeman. Newspaper Enterprise Association. p. 27. Retrieved November 20, 2017– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Stellino, Vito (December 29, 1966). "Nance, Tyrer Pace All-AFL". Cumberland Evening Times. United Press International. p. 16. Retrieved November 20, 2017– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "1966 AFL All-Pros". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2023.