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- ↑ Mudry, Richard (April 20, 1983). "'Ex-Rowdie' Bennett hoping for a fresh start with Lightnin'". The Tampa Times. p. 8-C. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Lightnin' Update". The Charlotte Observer. April 28, 1983. p. 4D. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ↑ Scott, David (June 16, 1983). "Lightnin' Assistant Coach Moore To Play". The Charlotte Observer. p. 1C. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
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