The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders are the
cheerleading squad of the
Philadelphia Eagles
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, who plays in the
NFL. The squad features 38 women. The squad debuted in 1948 as the Eaglettes, and became the
Liberty Bell
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es in the 1970s, and became the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders in the 1980s. In April, the squad holds annual auditions at the
Kimmel Center, with the final auditions being aired on PhiladelphiaEagles.com. The squad, was unique in that it released a swimsuit calendar, but the Eagles Cheerleaders have also released it on
Android, as well as
iOS
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for $1.99. Today, the Eagles Cheerleaders releases a booklet about the squad. The squad's director, Barbara Zaun, was a titleholder for
Miss USA
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and
Miss America
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, and also coordinated the Eagles Cheerleaders for
Super Bowl XXXIX
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, the
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, as well as various photo shoots. The squad also makes off-field appearances. The squad has also made an appearance at the
2012 Senior Bowl in
Mobile, Alabama
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders also act as advocates of
female empowerment in the Philadelphia area and act as mentors to young girls and women.
Notable members
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Beverly Lynne (1998–2000), adult film actress
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Rachel Washburn (2007–2008), 1st lieutenant in United States Army and
Bronze Star Medal
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recipient.
Gallery
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References
10.) https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-cheerleading-first-male-kyle-tanguay-20190509.html
11.) https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/csn/eagles/Philadelphia-Eagles-Male-Cheerleder-509320541.html
12.) https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/22/us/cheerleader-turned-soldier-honored/index.html
13.) https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2013/12/19/cheerleader-rachel-washburn-army-intelligence-officer-afghanistan/4134549/
External links
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Philadelphia Eagles
NFL cheerleading squads
Performing groups established in 1948
1948 establishments in Pennsylvania
History of women in Pennsylvania
Women's sports in Philadelphia
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