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- ↑ "Razorback History". Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball . Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ↑ "Coaches". hogstats.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ↑ "COLLEGE STATION". Bryan Daily Eagle . June 4, 1927. Retrieved December 30, 2018.