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References
- ↑ "1984 ALCS Game 1 – Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals". Retrosheet. Retrieved September 13, 2009.
- ↑ "1984 ALCS Game 2 – Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals". Retrosheet. Retrieved September 13, 2009.
- ↑ "1984 ALCS Game 3 – Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers". Retrosheet. Retrieved September 13, 2009.