KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 09: A against the Missouri Tigers cheerleader performs during the semifinals of the Big 12 Basketball Tournament March 09, 2012 at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The University of Missouri Cheerleaders made their first appearance in the 1909-1910 school year with an ALL-MALE (?!?!?!??!) squad called the “Yell Leaders”. Women were not a part of the team until three joined in the fall of 1937. Needless to say, they’ve added quite a few women in the 78 years since.
But not just any women, but some of the finest college girls the midwest has to offer. Sure, Mizzou will always be the afterthought that the state of Missouri generally is (Seriously, think of one fact you know about Missouri (I literally can’t think of one), but with a cheer squad that looks like this, the attention we collectively pay to Missouri is sure to increase. So start thanking your University’s cheer team, wonderful citizens of Missouri.
The University of Missouri cheerleading program is comprised of three squads, a Small Co-ed Squad for Football/Mens Basketball, a Small Co-ed Squad for Football/Womens Basketball and an All-Girl Squad for Volleyball.
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COLUMBIA, MO – JANUARY 24: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – JANUARY 24: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 03: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders celebrate the Tigers 41-31 victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – JANUARY 25: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Mizzou Arena on January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA , MO – AUGUST 30: A Missouri Tigers cheerleader performs during a game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium on August 30, 2014 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – DECEMBER 15: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Mizzou Arena on December 15, 2013 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – MARCH 21: Cheerleaders for the Missouri Tigers perform during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Rupp Arena on March 21, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 03: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders pose before the Tigers take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 3, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – DECEMBER 15: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Mizzou Arena on December 15, 2013 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – MARCH 21: Cheerleaders for the Missouri Tigers perform during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at the Rupp Arena on March 21, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – JANUARY 03: A Missouri Tigers cheerleader performs during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners on January 3, 2012 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 14: Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 15: The Missouri Tigers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the quarterfinals of the SEC Baketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
