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Super Bowl cheerleaders through the years

An unidentified cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys offers a smile during Super Bowl XII, in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1978. (AP Photo)
An unidentified cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys offers a smile during Super Bowl XII, in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1978. (AP Photo)
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Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath runs onto the field at New York?s Shea Stadium at halftime of a game played between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Colts, Dec. 3, 1978. Namath and other former Jets players returned to the field for ceremonies commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Jets Super Bowl championship team. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath runs onto the field at New York?s Shea Stadium at halftime of a game played between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Colts, Dec. 3, 1978. Namath and other former Jets players returned to the field for ceremonies commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Jets Super Bowl championship team. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
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Dallas Cowboy cheerleader goes through her routine during  Super Bowl between Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers in Miami Sunday, January 22, 1979. Cowboys lost to the Steelers, 35-31. (AP Photo)
Dallas Cowboy cheerleader goes through her routine during Super Bowl between Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers in Miami Sunday, January 22, 1979. Cowboys lost to the Steelers, 35-31. (AP Photo)
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Cindy Haas, a member of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleading squad, practices her cheers in the Pontiac Silverdome before the Super Bowl XVI game between the Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers in Pontiac, Mi., Jan. 24, 1982.  The 49ers defeated the Bengals, 26-21.  (AP Photo)
Cindy Haas, a member of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleading squad, practices her cheers in the Pontiac Silverdome before the Super Bowl XVI game between the Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers in Pontiac, Mi., Jan. 24, 1982. The 49ers defeated the Bengals, 26-21. (AP Photo)
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31 Jan 1993:  The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart  /Allsport
31 Jan 1993: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
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31 Jan 1993:  The Buffalo Bills cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart  /Allsport
31 Jan 1993: The Buffalo Bills cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31:  The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31:  The Buffalo Jills cheerleaders stand on the sidelines during Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: The Buffalo Jills cheerleaders stand on the sidelines during Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
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31 Jan 1993:  A Buffalo Bills cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XXVII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell  /Allsport
31 Jan 1993: A Buffalo Bills cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XXVII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
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30 Jan 1994:  Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVIII against the Buffalo Bills at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.  The Cowboys won the game, 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn  /Allsport
30 Jan 1994: Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XXVIII against the Buffalo Bills at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys won the game, 30-13. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
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TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 28:  A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader looks on during Super Bowl XXX between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sun Devil Stadium on January 28,1996 in Tempe, Arizona.  The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17.  (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 28: A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader looks on during Super Bowl XXX between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sun Devil Stadium on January 28,1996 in Tempe, Arizona. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
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25 Jan 1998: A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24.
25 Jan 1998: A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24.
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F363722 44: Country singer Travis Tritt performs before the start of Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000. The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brian Bahr)
F363722 44: Country singer Travis Tritt performs before the start of Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000. The St. Louis Rams beat the Tennessee Titans 23-16 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brian Bahr)
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28 Jan 2001:  A general view of the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders performing during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons  /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: A general view of the Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders performing during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
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3 Feb 2002:  A St. Louis Rams cheerleader looks on during Super Bowl XXXVI between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17 with a 48-yard field goal by kicker Adam Vinatieri. DIGITAL IMAGE.  Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images
3 Feb 2002: A St. Louis Rams cheerleader looks on during Super Bowl XXXVI between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17 with a 48-yard field goal by kicker Adam Vinatieri. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images
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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26:  The Raiderettes perform during an intermission in Super Bowl XXXVII between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on January 26, 2003 in San Diego, California.  The Buccaneers won 48-21.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: The Raiderettes perform during an intermission in Super Bowl XXXVII between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on January 26, 2003 in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won 48-21. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 1:  The Carolina Panthers cheerleaders, the TopCats, perform during an intermission in Super Bowl XXXVIII against the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas.  The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29.  (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - FEBRUARY 1: The Carolina Panthers cheerleaders, the TopCats, perform during an intermission in Super Bowl XXXVIII against the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 1:  New England Patriot cheerleaders head toward the stadium prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 1: New England Patriot cheerleaders head toward the stadium prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04:  The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform in the rain during Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.  The Colts defeated the Bears 29-17. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04: The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform in the rain during Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Colts defeated the Bears 29-17. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03:  Cheerleaders perform on the field prior to Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Cheerleaders perform on the field prior to Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Doug Pensinger, Getty Images
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01:  Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07:  The New Orleans Saints cheerleaders on the field during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: The New Orleans Saints cheerleaders on the field during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07:  The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: The Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
Donald Miralle, Getty Images
New England Patriots cheerleaders dance during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New England Patriots cheerleaders dance during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03:  Cheerleaders perform as play was suspended for 34 minutes in the third quarter due to a power outage during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: Cheerleaders perform as play was suspended for 34 minutes in the third quarter due to a power outage during Super Bowl XLVII between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Brad Penne, USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cheerleader perform during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cheerleader perform during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots cheerleader performs against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots cheerleader performs against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
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