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- ↑ Allen, Percy (April 23, 2001). "Seahawks play board game". The Seattle Times. p. C1.
- ↑ Miguel Romero, José (August 13, 2003). "Competition remains stiff as first cut date approaches". The Seattle Times. p. D10.
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