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Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders
Formation1975; 49 years ago (1975)
Membership
28
AffiliationsTennessee Titans
WebsiteOfficial website
Formerly called
  • Derrick Dolls (1975–1987; 1993–1996)
  • Tennessee Oilers Cheerleaders (1997–1998)
  • Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders (1999–present)
Titans cheerleaders performing in 2008

The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders are the cheerleading squad of the Tennessee Titans of the NFL. The squad performs a variety of dance moves during home games at Nissan Stadium, and performs with Titans mascot T-Rac, as well as their junior squad.[1]

History

The squad was established in 1975 as the Derrick Dolls, and changed to the current name when the Titans (then known as the Oilers) moved to Tennessee.[2] The group currently has 25 cheerleaders.[3] The squad also makes USO trips, with the members making trips to Kuwait[4] and Diego Garcia for their All-Star Super Bowl Tour.[5] The squad holds auditions at Baptist Sports Park.[6] Other than performances on the field, the squad also has made appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "The Dr. Oz Show". Annually, the squad makes a swimsuit calendar, and one that's available to download onto tablets and smartphones.[7] The squad also makes appearances off the field.[8]

The Titans have used male cheerleaders in their history multiple times, from 1999-2003, and again from 2019 to the present. The men were originally called "yell leaders," with a similar role to collegiate cheerleading, and the high-risk stunting returned in 2019.

Notable members

References

  1. ^ "Tennessee Titans | Junior Cheerleader Program". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  2. ^ "Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders - Titans Cheerleader Squad". Footballbabble.com. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
  3. ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Roster". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  4. ^ Love, Joshua. "Titans Cheerleaders Return from Kuwait". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  5. ^ Kinder, Stacie. "Titans Cheerleaders Return from 11-Day Trip in Far East". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  6. ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Audition Information". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  7. ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Merchandise Information". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
  8. ^ "Tennessee Titans | Cheerleader Appearances". Prod.www.titans.clubs.nfl.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.

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