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- ↑ J. G. Taylor Spink, ed., The Sporting News 1956 Official Baseball Register, page 29
- ↑ May 25, 1956 box score from Retrosheet
- ↑ June 5, 1956 box score from Retrosheet
- ↑ July 15, 1956 box score from Retrosheet
- ↑ Rose, George (2004). One Hit Wonders: Baseball Stories. United States: Excel/Kaleidoscope. p. 212. ISBN 9780595318070.
- ↑ June 22, 1958 box score from Retrosheet
