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- ↑ "Houston Apollos Statistics and History, 1979-1981 CHL". hockeydb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Houston Apollos Statistics and History, 1965-1969 CHL". hockeydb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Houston Apollos all-time player list". hockeydb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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