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- ↑ Babcock, Mike (October 10, 1983). "An All-Pro, proud father". Lincoln Journal Star . p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Smith, Mike (November 12, 1982). "Bobby Bell's Legacy Lives With His Son". St. Louis Post-Dispatch . p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
