A Brief History of Cheerleading
John Zimmerman / Sports Illustrated
On the Court
As collegiate sports grew in popularity, so did cheerleading. By the time this photo was taken in 1958, cheerleaders were a common sight on the basketball court as well as the football field. This squad is watching the University of Kentucky struggle against Tulane in an NCAA Final Four game.
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