by Allen Barra
12. Falkner, The Last Hero, p. 223.
13. Leavy, The Last Boy, p. 326.
14. Personal interview, 2009.
15. Ibid.
16. Ron Frimrite, Sports Illustrated, March 25, 1985.
17. Hemphill, Leaving Birmingham, p. 84.
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