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- ↑ "Larry Mallory, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ↑ Jeansonne, John (October 1, 1977). "Mallory's Set for a Role Giants Dread" . Newsday . p. 24 – via Newspapers.com.
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