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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ The Age ,"Connell Out of Hawthorn Team", 20 September 1961, p. 11
- ↑ "AFL Tables: Kevin Connell". afltables.com.
- ↑ The Age,"Hopes Rise for Law", 25 September 1963, p. 12