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Q. Did WU cheerleaders ever perform at a St. Louis Cardinals Football game?

Answered By: Alison Carrick

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2022 Views: 190

Yes, according to an article in the Washington University Alumni News, November 1964, page 12, WU cheerleaders, led by Tammy Thornton (cheerleader) helped boost "spectator enthusiasm" of those attending the local game of the (then) NFL Football Cardinals.

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