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- ↑ Moss, Irv (November 16, 2010). "Reviving the glory of Regis Jesuit-Mullen rivalry". The Denver Post.
- ↑ "Kiick Leads Wyoming To 28-20 Sun Bowl Triumph". St. Joseph News-Press. December 25, 1966.
- ↑ "Cowboys ride herd over Seminoles". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. December 25, 1966. p. 1B.
- ↑ "Wyoming forgets TV to win, 28-20". Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. December 25, 1966. p. 8, part 2.
- ↑ "Wyoming wins Duel in Sun". Milwaukee Journal. wire services. December 25, 1966. p. 2, sports.
- ↑ "Broncos Acquire Rick Egloff from Oakland". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. April 25, 1968.
- ↑ Blackman, Ted (August 30, 1968). "Injuries hit Larks but subs on hand". Montreal Gazette.
- ↑ Brobst, Deb Hurley (November 9, 2010). "Tuscany Tavern celebrating 10 years in Evergreen". Canyon Courier.
"I love the restaurant business," said Tuscany Tavern owner Rick Egloff.
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