Cheerleading and Uniforms – The Beginning

Cheerleading began in 1898 not as a cheer squad but as a one man cheerleader for the University of Minnesota, later formed into a “yell leader” squad. In 1903 the first organized cheerleading fraternity was established and, up until the 1920’s, was limited to males. When women became involved in cheerleading, the elements of tumbling and megaphones were added.



These pictures give us a glance into the first years of cheerleading and the uniforms used through the 1930's. Let us know what you think!