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The Dallas Cowboys have been a iconic figure for the city, state and even nation for many decades. They are known throughout the world and are favorites for football fans all over, even for people who are not from or have an association to Dallas. And while some of the greatest football stars of all time, like running back Tony Dorsett and quarterback Troy Aikman. That’s not to overlook equally respected, or at least arguably near it or maybe even slightly higher, Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. Okay, so there are even more that should not go nameless and save for the fact that listing off the great players isn’t the intention of this writing, they wouldn’t. However, it should, and sometimes is, pointed out that one of the reasons they are so popular all over the world is also part of their legendary status. Their cheerleaders are as well known and adored as the team itself. And they are partly responsible for raising the status of cheerleader to a socially respected and sought after position. In fact, it has been, and probably will continue to be, argued that the cheerleaders are as fundamental to the Cowboys as the players themselves.

The cheerleading section for the Cowboys is definitely a visitor draw and something many of the guests staying in a hotel Dallas look forward to seeing. And while they may know some or all of their names, they are less likely to know the history of how they became so popular or what it takes to become and remain a Cowboys Cheerleader. They are also unlikely to remember or know that during the 1960s the cheerleading squad for Dallas was composed of both male and female high school cheer squads. In those early days cheerleading was rarely considered to be a significant aspect of the game and little attention was given to their visual appeal potential. The major renovation in Dallas’ cheerleading squad was due to an attempt to create greater audience attendance. It certainly did the trick and these cheerleaders have become some of the most popular in the world.

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