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- ↑ Lowery, Steve (25 September 1986). Mike McDonald's Back in a Snap : He Rejoins the Rams as Center for Punts and Kicks, Los Angeles Times
- ↑ (17 December 1992). Lions sign two centers to fill gaps, Toledo Blade
- ↑ Dufresne, Chris (4 August 1989). l LIFE'S A SNAP : McDonald, 31, Has Made Himself a Mini-Career With Rams as Long-Snapper, Los Angeles Times
- ↑ (29 December 1983). New Ram Reaps Playoff Benefits, The New York Times
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