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- ↑ Jack Andrews (December 5, 1964). "Pat Spends Happy Day As All-America Center". The Post-Standard. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Orange Delight: All-America Killorin No Surprise To Foes, Fans Who Saw Games". The Evening Press (Binghamton, NY). December 4, 1964. p. 36 – via Newspapers.com.
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