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- 1 2 "1970 Richmond Saints - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "1967 Richmond Mustangs/Roadrunners (UAFL) - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "1968 Richmond Roadrunners - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ↑ "1969 Richmond Roadrunners - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
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