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- ↑ "In FXFL, Boston Brawlers keep NFL dreams alive". The Boston Globe. November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
- ↑ "FXFL satisfied with mini-season".
- ↑ "FXFL franchise coming to the valley". 11 July 2015.
- ↑ "Rick Worman Named Brawlers Head Coach for 2015 Season".
- ↑ "Mahoning Valley Brawlers season canceled before it started". WFMJ. September 28, 2015.
- ↑ Chapin, Doug (September 29, 2015). "Decision stuns Brawler officials". Warren Tribune Chronicle. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ↑ Ex-Buc Josh Freeman tries to restart career in fledgling league. The New York Times. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
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