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- ↑ "Bernie Ruoff signs new deal with the Lions". Toronto Star. August 4, 1988.
- ↑ "CFL Records". TSN.
- ↑ "Syracuse Defeats Pitt, 10-6, on Praetorius's Score and Ruoff's Field Goal; SHUTOUT AVERTED IN FINAL SECONDS Panthers Recover a Blocked Kick in End Zone -- Orange Defense Stands Out". The New York Times. October 29, 1973.
- ↑ "1988 New England Steamrollers". Fun While It Lasted. February 17, 2012.
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