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- ↑ Bob Gill, with Tod Maher. Outsiders: Minor League And Independent Football, 1923-1950, St. Johann Press, 2006. ISBN 187828245X
- ↑ ""Locals" to Play as Rams In Eastern Grid Circuit". Republican and Herald . November 9, 1938. Retrieved April 15, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Joe Koons Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "Bud Erickson Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "Eddie Kahn Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
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- ↑ "Johnny Spirida Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "1938 Season - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "1938 Hazelton Redskins (EFL)". www.profootballarchives.com.