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- ↑ "Steve Pierce, WR". Nfl.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ↑ Markus, Robert (October 8, 1985). "A real catch for Illinois". Chicago Tribune . p. 48 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Suggett, Wayne (December 25, 1983). "Pierce signs with Illinois". Imperial Beach Star-News . p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
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