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References
- ↑ CFLAPEDIA entry : Bruce Mattingly
- ↑ "1946 Sarnia Imperials (ORFU) - Pro Football Archives".
- ↑ Mattingly Most Valuable Windsor Daily Star, February 18, 1952
- ↑ Rough Riders Seek Sarnia Grid Stars Windsor Daily Star, January 23, 1952
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