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- ↑ Tim O'Brien 2017 HOF Inductee US Rugby Foundation
- ↑ Alex Solomon (8 May 2014). "Four Eagles make their presence felt at college rugby's biggest stage" . Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ Alex Solomon (30 April 2014). "Saint Mary's, Lindenwood Battle For Spot In Final" . Retrieved 18 May 2015.