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References
- ↑ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues . New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ↑ "Elbert Williams Seamheads Profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Havana Red Sox Signing Players". Pittsburgh Courier . January 26, 1927. p. 15. Retrieved February 4, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
