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- ↑ PEI Sports Hall of Fame bio for Wally Hennessey Retrieved November 13, 2016
- ↑ United States Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame bio for Walter Hennessey Retrieved November 13, 2016
- ↑ Wally Hennessey night at Saratoga Casino and Raceway to honor the legendary harness racing driver
- ↑ Wally Hennessey at PEI Sports Hall of Fame
- ↑ United States Harness Racing Museum & Hall Retrieved November 13, 2016
- ↑ Wally Hennessey - 21st driver to 8,000 wins