NFL Cheerleading Squads Then Versus Now
How times Have Changed
The NFL cheer uniforms have changed drastically throughout the years. The difference team by team is astonishing...
The history of NFL cheerleaders goes back to the 1960s when the Baltimore Colts (now the Indianapolis Colts) had formed their very own cheerleading squad. It was the first team to have an official cheerleading squad out of all the other NFL teams. A few other teams decided to have their own cheerleaders as well. NFL cheerleading was nothing like it is today but when the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came around in their revealing outfits and dance routines, cheerleading became incredibly popular in sports entertainment. NFL cheerleaders were no longer just dancers on the field but also participated off the field to heighten the public image of the NFL teams. Though the stereotype of cheerleaders is that of a simple-minded, dancing girl, bear in mind that they are actually contributors to the community as well as sophisticated entertainers in the field of sports entertainment.
Over the years we all have noticed the cheerleaders on the sideline of the NFL teams. And throughout the years we have seen the uniforms of the cheer squads change. From east to west to the midwest fans love their cheer squads. 6 Teams do not have a cheer squad in the NFL. We looked at those teams as well.Here is the current and previous outfits for all the NFL cheerleading squads throughout the years.
How times Have Changed
The history of NFL cheerleaders goes back to the 1960s when the Baltimore Colts (now the Indianapolis Colts) had formed their very own cheerleading squad. It was the first team to have an official cheerleading squad out of all the other NFL teams. A few other teams decided to have their own cheerleaders as well. NFL cheerleading was nothing like it is today but when the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came around in their revealing outfits and dance routines, cheerleading became incredibly popular in sports entertainment. NFL cheerleaders were no longer just dancers on the field but also participated off the field to heighten the public image of the NFL teams. Though the stereotype of cheerleaders is that of a simple-minded, dancing girl, bear in mind that they are actually contributors to the community as well as sophisticated entertainers in the field of sports entertainment.
Over the years we all have noticed the cheerleaders on the sideline of the NFL teams. And throughout the years we have seen the uniforms of the cheer squads change. From east to west to the midwest fans love their cheer squads. 6 Teams do not have a cheer squad in the NFL. We looked at those teams as well.Here is the current and previous outfits for all the NFL cheerleading squads throughout the years.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders - Old Outfits
The Arizona Cardinal cheerleaders are one of the few teams in the NFL where the name of the cheer squad is just the team name.
The Cardinals cheerleaders have been around since 1990 so the outfits are not that vintage but they have changed throughout the years.
The Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders- New Outfits
Even with only a 30 year history times have changed and the Cardinal cheer squad uniforms look completely different when they cheer on the Arizona Cardinal faithful.
Next we go down to the South to Atlanta to check on their cheerleading past.
The Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Atlanta Falcon cheer squad debuted in 1969 and at the time were known as the "Falconettes".
After debuting in 1969 they later changed their name to simply the Atlanta Falcon Cheerleaders.
The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders- New Outfits
Now the outfits are completely different but as we know the evolution of cheer squads outfits have changed throughout the years.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Raven Cheerleaders- Old Outfit
The Baltimore Ravens moved from Cleveland to Baltimore and became the Ravens in 1996. So the cheer squad is relatively new.
Of course The Raven Cheerleaders wear the royal purple of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Raven Cheerleaders- New Outfit
Now the Ravens cheerleading squad consists of both men and women.
Next we head to Lake Eerie and check on the cheer squad that represents the Bills mafia
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Jills- Old Outfits
The Buffalo Bills cheerleading squad has the nickname the Buffalo Jills.
The outfits and nickname are some of the best throwbacks for all the cheerleading squads.
The Buffalo Jills- New Outfits (Now Discontinued)
The Buffalo Jills were a staple at every Bills home game. They are one of the 6 NFL teams with no cheer squad.
We head to North Carolina next to check in on one of the newest franchises in the NFL.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Topcats- Old Outfits
The Carolina Panthers cheerleading nickname is the Carolina Topcats.
The Carolina Panthers were founded 1993 so they are relatively a new franchise.
Carolina Topcats- New Outfits
The teal of the Carolina Topcats make them one of the most visually cool uniforms on the list.
Next we head to the windy city to check on the Bears.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Honey Bears- Old Outfits
The Chicago Honeybears were a cheer squad for the Chicago Bears.
They are no longer a cheer squad as the Bears are one of the 6 teams without cheerleaders.
The Chicago Honeybears- New Outfits (discontinued)
Soldier Field still misses their honeybears though. And they remain on the list of teams with no cheer squad.
Next we head to Cincinnati and check on the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Ben-Gals -Old Outfits
Plus the tiger stripes make their jerseys fashionable in the cheerleading world.
Cincinnati Ben-Gals- New Outfits
The Ben-Gals out fits are always on point and are a staple at every home game in Cincinnati
Next we head to Cleveland to check on the Browns.
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Brown Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Browns are one of the 6 teams in the NFL without cheerleaders.
However, their old outfits for their spirit squad were one of the coolest in all the NFL and the most vintage.
Cleveland Browns- New Uniforms (Discontinued)
The Browns have no cheer squad at the moment but they have flirted with the idea of bringing them back.
Next we go to Dallas to the most famous cheer squad of them all.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are possibly the most famous cheer squad in all professional sports.
Many believe that they are actually called the "Cowgirls" but they are not.
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The Cowboy cheerleaders remain one of the staples at Jerry World.
We head to the Mile High city next to check on the Broncos.
The Denver Bronco Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
As you could imagine it would be cold to cheer in the snow in Denver.
But that doesn't stop them from cheering on the Broncos.
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The Bronco cheerleaders are a staple at every game at Mile High.
Next we head to Detroit to check on the Lions.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lion Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Detroit Lions have some of the coolest old outfits in the league.
The Lions have some awesome cheerleading uniforms.
Detroit Lions Cheerleaders- New Uniforms
The uniforms are some of the best in sports and Detroit loves their cheer squad
We head to Lambeau Field next.
The Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packer Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Green Bay Packers no longer have a cheer squad but old pictures of their uniforms are fun to look at.
The Packer cheerleaders seem more collegiate than any other teams.
The Green Bay Packer Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The Packers no longer have a cheer squad but it would not be a complete surprise if they return to the sidelines at Lambeau Field again.
Next we head to Houston
The Houston Texans
Texans Cheerleaders- Old Outfit
There isn't much of an old Houston Texans cheerleading outfit. Unless you want to get technical and go back to the Oilers's days.
The Texans were founded in 1999 so they are a relatively young team.
Houston Texans Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The Cheerleaders in Houston are staples at all home games as they cheer on the Texans.
Next we head to Indianapolis to check on the Colts
Indianapolis Colts
Colts Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Colts cheerleaders might have our favorite of the old outfits.
A complete throwback it doesn't get much classier than these jerseys.
Colts Cheerleaders- New Uniforms
As years went by the uniforms evolved but the classic horse shoe remained.
Next we head to Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Roar- Old Outfits
Founded in 1995 the Cheerleading squad in Jacksonville doesn't have the most old school uniforms
But you can see how times changed in just 25 years.
Jacksonville Roar- New Outfits
The Jacksonville Roar are in Florida. And they dress for the sunny weather.
We head to Missouri next to check on the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders have been a staple at Arrowhead stadium for years.
How long? Well since 1963 they have been part of the Chiefs.
Chiefs Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The cheerleading squad at arrowhead will continue to be a staple at Arrowhead.
We head to Las Vegas next where the Raiders just moved.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiderettes- Old Outfits
The Raiderettes have been a staple with the Raiders in Las Vegas, Oakland and Los Angeles.
The Raiderettes were established all the way back in 1961.
Las Vegas Raiderettes- New Uniforms
No matter what city the Raiders play the Raiderettes are a staple cheering on the Raiders.
Next we head to Los Angeles for the Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers
Charger Girls- Old Outfits
From their time in San Diego the Charger cheerleaders were known as the "Charger Girls"
The name followed the team as they moved to Los Angeles.
Charger Girls- New Outfits
The Charger Girls are staples at every home game in Los Angeles now.
Next we stay in the city of Angels to check on the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams- Old Outfits
The Rams cheerleaders do not have a nickname but they do have style.
The original color and uniforms began in Los Angeles and followed the team to St. Louis.
Los Angeles Rams- New Outfits
The cheerleading style and colors returned to Los Angeles and the Ram Cheerleaders look as good as always.
We take our talents to South Beach next.
Miami Dolphins
Dolphin Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
It's South Beach (sort of) so you know the Miami Dolphin cheer squad has some style and flair.
The Miami Dolphin cheerleaders were founded in 1978.
Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders- New Outfit
The Miami Dolphin cheerleaders are staples at every home game at Hard Rock Stadium near Miami.
Next we head to the Twin cities.
Minnesota Vikings
Viking Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Viking cheerleader team was founded much after the team was established.
The Viking cheerleading squad became official in 1984.
Viking Cheerleaders- New Outfits
The Viking cheersquad is now a staple at every home game for the Vikings.
Next we are going to New England.
New England Patriots
New England Patriots Cheerleaders- Old Uniforms
Red, white and blue sure looks good on this cheer squad.
The New England Patriots cheer squad was established in 1971.
New England Patriots Cheerleaders- New Uniforms
And the cheer squad is there for all the home games in Foxborough for the Pats.
It's not quite Mardi Gras but we head over to Bourbon street next.
New Orleans Saints
Saintsations- Old Uniforms
One of the best nicknames of any cheersquad we got the Saintsations.
The Saintsations were founded in 1977 in New Orleans.
The Saintsations- New Uniforms
They are now staples at every game in the Merecdes Benz Dome.
The Big Apple is next. To a team that is cheerleader-less.
The New York Giants
The New York Giant Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Giants have never technically had cheerleaders.
Instead they had a "spirit squad" make an appearance here and there.
The New York Giants- New Outfits
So technically there is no old or new uniforms for this squad but the spirit squad does count.
We don't have to go far as the next team shares Metlife stadium with the Giants.
The New York Jets
The Jets Flight Crew- Old Uniforms
Unlike the team they share the stadium with the Jets have a cheersquad.
The Jets new and official cheer squad was not established technically until 2006.
Jets Flight Crew- New Uniforms
However they are not a staple at all Jet home games.
The city of brotherly love is next.
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
The Philadelphia Eagles cheerleading squad interestingly has a long history with different names.
The squad debuted in 1948 as the Eaglettes, and became the Liberty Belles in the 1970s, and became the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders in the 1980.
Philadelphia Eagles Cheer- New Outfits
The Eagles cheersquad is one of the oldest in the league.
We head to the bay area next to check on the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush- Old Uniforms
One of the most unique names of them all. The Gold Rush represents the 49ers.
They were founded in 1979.
The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush- New Uniforms
The team of course wears the typical 49ers gold.
We head to Seattle next to check on the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks Dancers
The Seahawks cheersquad just changed their name from the SeaGals to the Seahawks Dancers.
The original team was founded in 1976.
The Seahawks Dancers- New Uniforms
Politics forced the team name to change from the Seagals to the Seahawks dancers.
We head to the Steel City next.
Steeler Cheerleaders - Old Outfits
The Steelers were one of the first teams to have cheerleaders in the 1960s.
They disbanded in 1969 and haven't had cheerleaders since.
No CheerSteeler Cheerleaders - New Outfits
They have had some dance squads however perform as the "Lady Steelers" at home games.
We head to Tampa next.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers Cheerleaders- Old Outfits
One of the coolest old uniforms as they were designed to look like a lady pirate.
From the year they were founded in 1976-1998 they were known as the SwashBucklers until they changed their name to the Buccaneers Cheerleaders.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- New Uniform
Warm weather and Florida of course the Buccaneers have one of the best cheer squads in all the NFL.
We head to Nashville Next.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders- Old Uniform
The Titans haven't been around long enough to quite have old uniforms.
Technically establised in 1999 after they moved from Houston and then changed the whole team's name to the Titans from the Oilers.
Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders- New Outfits
One of the best cheer squads in all of football. The Titan faithful love their cheerleaders.
Finally we head to the Nation's capitol to check on the team with no name.
The Washington Football Team
The First Ladies Of Football- Old Uniform
A great nickname since they are in the nations capitol. The First Ladies of football are the Washington
The First Ladies of football are the Washington football team's cheer squad.
The First Ladies Of Football- New Uniform
The cheer squad will probably have new uniforms soon as the team has changed it's name.
Conclusion
Rain or shine NFL cheer squads are staples of NFL franchises.
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