The History of Cheerleading

Cheerleader Cornell University Postcard 1906

John E Campbell was the first cheerleader in November 2, 1898 at the University of Minnesota. Campbell was a medical student and began leading cheers in front of the crowd when the football team was going through a loosing streak. Minnesota won the game 17-6. Ten days later it was reported that a squad of yell-leaders was forming for the football game.
   Fun Fact: My name is Jasmine Campbell and John Campbell was born April, 3 1875 and I was born April 3, 1986.