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- ↑ Marion, Rich. "Tholl Promoted to U-M Softball Associate head coach". MGoBlue. Ann Arbor, Michigan. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ University of Michigan. "Bonnie Tholl Bio". MGoBlue. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ Quinn, Brendan F. (June 2016). "Being Hutch: The story behind Michigan's iconic coach, and what's next for Carol Hutchins". MLive. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ↑ Howard, Leah (August 24, 2022). "Hutchins Announces Retirement After 38 Seasons at Helm of U-M Softball". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ↑ Howard, Leah (August 24, 2022). "Tholl Named Head Coach of Michigan Softball". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive . Retrieved August 24, 2022.