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- ↑ George Vecsey (October 24, 1983). "Bergeron's kicking is for nothing". The Spokesman-Review. p. 17.
- ↑ John Gugger (January 1, 1984). "Bergeron Antes $35,000 For Chance To Kick For UM". Toledo Blade.
- ↑ John Gugger (November 1, 1984). "Bergeron Successful But Has To Pay His Own Way". Toledo Blade. p. 43.
- 1 2 "Bergeron shows brilliance both on and off the field". The Michigan Daily. September 19, 1984.
- ↑ Jimmy Smothers (January 1, 1984). "Bergeron's kicking edge for Wolverines". Gadsden Times. p. C1.
- ↑ "Bergeron almost missed opportunity to kick". The Tuscaloosa News. October 23, 1983. p. 8B.
- ↑ "Illini Puts 6 On All-Big Ten Team". Sarasota Herald-Tribune (AP story). December 1, 1983. p. 15B.
- ↑ "Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page". University of Michigan. Archived from the original on 2007-11-12.(Bergeron's statistics can be retrieved by typing "bergeron" into the space provided for the player's last name.)