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- ↑ "Player Bio: LeCharls McDaniel - the University of California Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2011.
- ↑ Kaplan, Ken (April 3, 1992). "Successful homecoming". Mustang Daily. p. 5.
- ↑ LeCharls McDaniel (Class of 2002) Hall of Fame Bio by Cal Poly Athletics
- ↑ 2022 Washington Commanders Media Guide. Washington Commanders. 2022. p. 210.
- ↑ 2022 New York Giants Media Guide. NY Giants. 2022. p. 351.
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