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Tryouts for the NFL's first cheerleaders began in the spring of 1961. Overseeing this momentous event was "the father" of the Steelerettes, William V. Day, and RMJC sponsor, Garnet Glover. The girls were selected on the basis of appearance, personality, coordination and gymnastic ability. Oh, yes, and they were also required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average. The first few squads were required to take a written exam testing their knowledge of football in general, and the Steelers in particular.Leading cheers for a professional sports team had to be different than the traditional "Rah,Rah -- Go Team Go" cheers that were shouted at high school football games. Problem was, nobody really knew what cheerleaders for a professional team were supposed to do. The fans were definitely not interested in engaging in sophomoric chants -- first of all, they weren't paying that much attention to the girls on the field. The Steelerettes function was finally defined as entertainers whose job it was to keep the enthusiasm high even if the Steelers were losing. This was achieved through energetic, high spirited dance/gymnastic routines meticulously practiced and executed to live music on the field provided by Vernon Lodge. The 1961 Steelerettes lead the charge and, even though they were sailing on relatively uncharted waters, they did it with class.
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The "Steelerettes" were a part of Pittsburgh Steeler football from 1961 to 1969.
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