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- ↑ Clemson Tigers Game Program. 1974. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- 1 2 Zabitka, Matt (February 8, 1996). "Coach sidelined by his day job". The News Journal.
- ↑ "Chris Raymond named Colby grid coach". The News Journal. April 21, 1983. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ↑ "Chris Raymond". Colby Mules football . Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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