- ^ "2007 Ball State Football Media Guide". Ball State University. 2007. p. 96. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ Bob Barnet (September 20, 1953). "Cards, Panthers Tie, 13 to 13: 2nd Straight Year for No Decision". The Muncie Star. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Barnet (September 27, 1953). "Cards Defeat Millikin, 19-13: Overhaul Foe in Final Minutes". The Muncie Star. pp. B6, B7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Barnet (October 4, 1953). "Cards Defeat DePauw, 28-7: Get Power Going in 2nd Period". The Muncie Star. pp. B6, B7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Barnet (October 11, 1953). "Cards Lose to Bulldogs, 25-7: Air Defense Weakness Exploited". The Muncie Star. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Barnet (October 18, 1953). "Cards Humble Aces, 42 to 28: Grady Leads Big Show on Offense". The Muncie Star. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "4,200 Watch Valpo Whip Cards, 27-7". The Muncie Star. October 23, 1953. p. 35 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cards Defeat St. Joe, 14 to 6: Locals Rule Third in Conference". The Muncie Star. November 1, 1953. p. 1C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bob Barnet (November 8, 1953). "Cards Humble Aces, 42 to 28: Grady Leads Big Show on Offense". The Muncie Star. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.