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- 1 2 3 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Soccerdata. p. 112. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ↑ "Wrexham. Revised methods for training". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Jimmy Hamilton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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