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- 1 2 Snell, David (May 23, 1969). "All-Pro Miniconglomerate". Life. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
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- ↑ "Celtics Sold For $6-Million". St. Petersburg Times. August 13, 1969. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ Red Auerbach and John Feinstein (2004). Let Me Tell You A Story. Hachette Digital, Inc. pp. 142–143. ISBN 9780316738231.
- 1 2 "Way Is Cleared For Celtic Sale". The Spartanburg Herald. May 19, 1972. Retrieved 2010-08-05.