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- ↑ "2013 Northern Kentucky University Baseball Media Guide". www.nkuathletics.com. Northern Kentucky University. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ↑ Adam Baum (July 13, 2017). "XU, Elder grad Billy O'Conner lands 'dream job'". www.cincinnati.com. Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 25, 2018.