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- ↑ "Georgios Palikaris" . Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ↑ "1971: The Champions of Olympiacos Piraeus – Olympiacos Piraeus, winner of the Greek National Championship in 1971 coached by the legendary Ivo Trumbic". waterpololegends.com.
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