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- ↑ Queen's football extends contracts of Sheahan and Tracey
- ↑ "Golden Gaels football coach Pat Sheahan says he was forced to resign". The Kingston Whig-Standard. November 22, 2018.
- ↑ "Pat Sheahan follows in son's footsteps, joins Dinos football program". Sportsnet. January 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Pat Sheahan announces retirement". Calgary Dinos. January 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Pat Sheahan Joins Gryphon Football Staff as New Offensive Line Coach". Guelph Gryphons. March 10, 2022.