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- ↑ Morgan, Thomas J. "A lifetime of design capped by Bananagrams", Providence Journal , June 9, 2010. Accessed June 12, 2010.
- ↑ "Rhode Island Governor John William Davis". National Governors Association. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ↑ Hadden, Douglas (May 2, 2006). "Former pro wrestler throws hat in ring for Pawtucket mayor". The Pawtucket Times . Archived from the original on May 17, 2006. Retrieved October 12, 2020.