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	~~==Biography==~~
	'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.		'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.

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	When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1978, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.		When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1978, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.

	However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. Vernon won his first amateur fight by first round knockout. However, in his 2nd match on August 9, 1978, Vernon suffered a nose injury in losing a 3 round decision to Bobby Major in Coconut Grove, Florida.		However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. Vernon won his first amateur fight by first round knockout. However, in his 2nd match on August 9, 1978, Vernon suffered a nose injury in losing a 3 round decision to Bobby Major in Coconut Grove, Florida. Vernon came back to score two straight knockouts.

	[[file:Ted_Vernon.jpeg\|left\|210px\|Ted Vernon in 1978]]		[[file:Ted_Vernon.jpeg\|left\|210px\|Ted Vernon in 1978]]

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Davidepstein at 02:32, 21 March 2015

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	'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.		'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.

	When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in ~~1977~~, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.		When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1978, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.

	However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. ~~After losing~~ his first amateur match~~; suffering~~ a ~~broken~~ nose, ~~Vernon went on to compile a 17-1 (7 KOs) amateur record~~.		However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. Vernon won his first amateur fight by first round knockout. However, in his 2nd match on August 9, 1978, Vernon suffered a nose injury in losing a 3 round decision to Bobby Major in Coconut Grove, Florida.

			[[file:Ted_Vernon.jpeg\|left\|210px\|Ted Vernon in 1978]]
	Next, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."		Next, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."

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	When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.		When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.

	On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 2-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1~~; which may be a combined amateur and pro log~~.		On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 2-1, while other sources list him as 3-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1.

	Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.		Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.

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	'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.		'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.

	When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28. However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career, ~~and after compiling~~ a ~~reported~~ 17-0 (7 KOs) amateur record, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."		When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28.

			However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career. After losing his first amateur match; suffering a broken nose, Vernon went on to compile a 17-1 (7 KOs) amateur record.

			Next, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."

	Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida, knocking out [[Oscar Dix]] in three rounds.		Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida, knocking out [[Oscar Dix]] in three rounds.
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	When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.		When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.

	On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 1-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.		On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 2-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.

	Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.		Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.

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Davidepstein at 05:45, 31 January 2012

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	When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he made not only the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28. However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career, and after compiling a reported 17-0 (7 KOs) amateur record, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but Ted himself declared, "These are professional matches."		When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he made not only the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28. However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career, and after compiling a reported 17-0 (7 KOs) amateur record, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but Ted himself declared, "These are professional matches."

			Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Vernon knocked out [[Oscar Dix]] in 3 rounds.

	Fighting in Fort Lauderdale, Vernon scored back-to-back first-round knockouts in matches that had the fans cheering. At about 5-feet, 8-inches, and a burly 190 pounds, the balding Vernon presented a less than imposing physical figure. However, his critics had to admit that he not only had guts, but punching power as well.		Fighting in Fort Lauderdale, Vernon scored back-to-back first-round knockouts in matches that had the fans cheering. At about 5-feet, 8-inches, and a burly 190 pounds, the balding Vernon presented a less than imposing physical figure. However, his critics had to admit that he not only had guts, but punching power as well.

	When Vernon fought veteran [[Kent Baker]] at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of ~~[[Kent Baker]]~~'s left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.		When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name[[Kent Baker]] at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's(Baker) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.

	~~Some eight months later~~, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the convention center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 220-pound [[Armando Royo]] went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Rayo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''Boxrec'' lists him as 1-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.		On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida,Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the convention center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 220-pound [[Armando Reyes]] who was fighting as[[Armando Royo]] went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Rayo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''Boxrec'' lists him as 1-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.

	Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.		Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.

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	==Category==		==Category==

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Acunaboy at 22:31, 9 May 2009

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	*''Miami Herald'', August 18, 1991, Neighbors, page 16: CRICKETS, TED VERNON TO PERFORM AT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE.		*''Miami Herald'', August 18, 1991, Neighbors, page 16: CRICKETS, TED VERNON TO PERFORM AT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE.
	*''Miami Herald'', July 15, 1990, Neighbors, page 28: GAMES CHARACTER PLAYS FOR COMPETITION FUN.		*''Miami Herald'', July 15, 1990, Neighbors, page 28: GAMES CHARACTER PLAYS FOR COMPETITION FUN.
	* http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0894742/-24K
	*''www.TedVernonspecialtyautomobiles,Inc.com.		*''www.TedVernonspecialtyautomobiles,Inc.com.
	* Internet Movie Database.com		* Internet Movie Database.com

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.		'''Ted "Wolfman" Vernon''' was one of the most colorful and controversial fighters in South Florida during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Vernon was a millionaire auto dealer, whose "hobbies" included: movie acting, singing, movie producing, and prize-fighting.

	When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he ~~made~~ not only the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28. However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career, and after compiling a reported 17-0 (7 KOs) amateur record, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but ~~Ted~~ himself declared, "These are professional matches."		When the self-styled "Wolfman" went into amateur boxing at the [[Elizabeth Virrick Gym]] in Coconut Grove, Florida in 1977, he did not only make the local newspapers, but highlights of his amateur fights made the local television news broadcasts as well. Members of the local South Florida community scratched their heads in wonderment, as to why a millionaire would decide to seek a fistic career at the age of 28. However, Vernon was determined to have a fistic career, and after compiling a reported 17-0 (7 KOs) amateur record, the "Wolfman" decided to go pro, and this is where more controversy arose. Some claimed Vernon was fighting exhibitions, but he himself declared, "These are professional matches."

	Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida~~. Vernon knocked~~ out [[Oscar Dix]] in 3 rounds.		Vernon made his professional boxing debut on July 20, 1979 in West Palm Beach, Florida, knocking out [[Oscar Dix]] in three rounds.

	Fighting in Fort Lauderdale, Vernon scored back-to-back first-round knockouts in matches that had the fans cheering. At about 5-feet, 8-inches, and a burly 190 pounds, the balding Vernon presented a less than imposing physical figure. However, his critics had to admit that he not only had guts, but punching power as well.		Fighting in Fort Lauderdale, Vernon scored back-to-back first-round knockouts in matches that had the fans cheering. At about 5-feet, 8-inches, and a burly 190 pounds, the balding Vernon presented a less than imposing physical figure. However, his critics had to admit that he not only had guts, but punching power as well.

	When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name[[Kent Baker]] at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's(Baker) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.		When Vernon fought veteran [[Costello King]] who fought under the name "Kent Baker" at the [[Miami Beach Convention Center]] on September 25, 1979, a somewhat larger-than-normal crowd appeared for the fight. The cream of Miami's social scene had come to see their "hero" continue his undefeated streak. However, after taking one of King's (Baker's) left hooks, Vernon saw his undefeated streak ended, as he was knocked cold in under a minute.

	On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida,Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the ~~convention center~~, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: ~~220~~-pound [[Armando Reyes]] who was fighting as[[Armando Royo]] went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over ~~Rayo~~ a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''~~Boxrec~~'' lists him as 1-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.		On May 2, 1980 in Miami Beach, Florida, Vernon was back. He was again featured as a "Special Attraction" at the Convention Center, and yet again, the head-turners and beautiful people came out ''en mass''. This time it was Vernon who scored the knockout: 225-pound Armando Reyes, who was fighting as [[Armando Royo]], went down and out in a mere seventeen seconds. A screaming match followed the victory, as some of the ringside judges claimed this was only an exhibition. However, after some debate, the victory was made official. Vernon supposedly scored another quick knockout over Royo a few weeks later, but by then, the South Beach crowd had enough of the "Wolfman" and his boxing career. However, Vernon's ring record is a subject of debate; ''BoxRec'' lists him as 1-1, while other sources list him as 4-1. However, on Vernon's own webpage, he lists his boxing record as 21-1; which may be a combined amateur and pro log.

	Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.		Ted Vernon went on to produce such cult films as the ''Scarecrows'' and ''Village of the Damned''. He even managed an acting career from 1988-1999, appearing in ''South Beach'' and ''Miami 7''. In the 1990s, Vernon was the lead singer in the Miami rock band, ''Ted Vernon and the Bulldogs''.
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	*''Miami Herald'', July 15, 1990, Neighbors, page 28: GAMES CHARACTER PLAYS FOR COMPETITION FUN.		*''Miami Herald'', July 15, 1990, Neighbors, page 28: GAMES CHARACTER PLAYS FOR COMPETITION FUN.
	*''www.TedVernonspecialtyautomobiles,Inc.com.		*''www.TedVernonspecialtyautomobiles,Inc.com.
	* Internet Movie Database.com		*Internet Movie Database.com [http://www.imdb.com]

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	[[Category: Actors\|Vernon, Ted]]		[[Category: Actors\|Vernon, Ted]]