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- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "The 10 Most Dominant NRL Seasons in History". rugbyleagueopinions.com. 10 March 2017.
- ↑ "Tommy Grahame For England". Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder . 9 November 1937. p. 3 – via Trove.
- ↑ "R.L. Signing" . Hull Daily Mail . 29 October 1946. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
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