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- ↑ "Paul Nastasiuk, rb". TotalFootballStats.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015.
- ↑ Nastasiuk went from gangly teen to CFLer | Barrie Examiner
- ↑ Paul Gerard Nastasiuk – 2008 – Athlete | Barrie Sports Hall of Fame
- ↑ Eliteprospects.com - Zach Nastasiuk
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