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- ↑ Pollak, Mark (November 28, 2018). The Playing Grounds of College Football: A Comprehensive Directory, 1869 to Today. McFarland. ISBN 9781476673622 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Cunningham, Laura (November 17, 2010). Lost Memphis. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781614232490 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Pike, Steve (October 29, 2013). "The UT Docs". www.wknofm.org.
- ↑ "The Mugwump". digital.lib.utk.edu.