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- ↑ "Charles Anthony, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ↑ McCarthy, Bob (January 26, 1975). "'Fear' Motivates Jim Merlo, Charles Anthony". The Fresno Bee . p. 56 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Charles Anthony Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ↑ "Anthony, Charles". Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame.
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