First Cheerleader

Engineering Professor R. C. “Red” Matthews introduced cheerleading and megaphones to the sidelines of the football field in 1907.

  • Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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  • Title First Cheerleader
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  • Keywords First Cheerleader
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 2, 2026
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018