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- ↑ Langhammer, Jay (Spring–Summer 1984). "Sigma Pi Sports" (PDF). The Emerald of Sigma Pi. Vol. 72, no. 1. pp. 16–17.
- ↑ Chicago Tribune: "Panther leaving legacy of fun, fundamentals" By Barry Temkin May 05, 2002
- ↑ Daily Herald: "Libertyville's Panther recalls Rangers' start" By Marty Maciaszek October 18, 2011
- ↑ "Jim Panther Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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