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- ↑ Most Happy Fella is Messenger Stakes victor, 7 November 1970, The Day, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Beaulieu fell short in Adios bid, Pittsburgh Press, 17 August 1970, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Canadian sulkies fare well, Montreal Gazette, 24 October 1970, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Laverne Hanover upsets Most Happy Fella, New York Times, 22 November 1970
- ↑ Most Happy Fella - the true power source, Daily Racing Form, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Most Happy Fella destroyed, The Hour 6 December 1983, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ The Black Book, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Most Happy Fella is destroyed, New York Times, 6 December 1983, Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: Most Happy Fella
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: No Nukes
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: Western Hanover
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: Cam Fella
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: Precious Bunny
- ↑ Harness Racing Museum: Cam's Card Shark