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- ↑ Andrew Bagnato (May 28, 1988). "Controversial Call Lifts The Undefeated Bruisers Over Drive". www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Gary Tuma (July 7, 1988). "Detroit driving with Ingold at QB". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Chicago Bruisers, Detroit Drive Square Off in ArenaBowl". Los Angeles Times . July 30, 1988. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ↑ Andrew Bagnato (July 31, 1988). "Drive Downs Bruisers For Arena Bowl Title". www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 23, 2013.