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Oakland Raiderettes 
General Information Team Oakland Raiders Established 1961 Director Jeanette Thompson - 2011 Season(replaces Shawna Zimmerman, who replaced Vandana Patel following Game 1 of the 2010 season) Members 36 Defunct - Captain N/A History - Oakland Raiderettes (1961-Present)
Alternate logo External links Official website The Oakland Raiderettes are the cheerleading squad for the Oakland Raiders professional American football team. They were established in 1961 as the Oakland Raiderettes. When the Raiders moved to Los Angeles in 1982, the cheerleading squad became known as the Los Angeles Raiderettes. However, when the franchise moved back to Oakland in 1995, the Raiderettes changed their name back to the Oakland Raiderettes. In both Los Angeles and Oakland they have been billed as "Football's Fabulous Females."
Current coaching staff
- Jeanette Thompson (2011 Season)
Shawna Zimmerman (2010 Season, Games 2-16) Vandana Patel (2010 Season, Game 1 only) Karen Kovac (2003-2009 Seasons) Mary Barnes (Before)
Notable former cheerleaders
A number of former cheerleaders have found success outside the organization:
- Brijet Finister, Miss Black California USA 2012
- Erica Arana, model, and actress
- Danielle Gamba, Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month, October 2004
- Jennifer (Jenn) Grijalva, actress, MTV's The Real World: Denver
- Anjelah Johnson, stand up comedian and former MADtv cast member
- Kiana Tom, TV fitness instructor, model, and actress
- Brooke Morales - Poster Model / Actress / Benchwarmer Model / Playboy Model
- Jeanette Thompson - [www.Raiders.com] Behind the Shield Reporter
- Cole Martin - The Bachelor: Paris - contestant
- Kelli Brook - Model / Actress - 90210, Age of Love- Participant / Benchwarmer Model
- Patty Breton - Playboy Model
- Ana Marie Carrasco - Actress / Model / Benchwarmer Model /Playboy Model
- Raydeen Revilla - Actress / Benchwarmer Model
- Paige Green - Actress / Wife of John Elway
- Karen Golic - Wife of Bob Golic
External links
Oakland Raiders Formerly the Los Angeles Raiders from 1982 until 1994 • Founded in 1960 • Based in Oakland, California The Franchise Stadiums Culture Chiefs rivalry • Al Davis • History of the National Football League in Los Angeles • Bill King • Mount Davis • Oakland Raiderettes • Raider Nation • "The Autumn Wind"Lore Heidi Game • Immaculate Reception • Sea of Hands • Ghost to the Post • Holy Roller • Red Right 88 • Tuck Rule GameHead Coaches Playoff Appearances (21) Division Championships (15) Wild Cards (5) Conference Championships (4) Super Bowl Appearances (5) League Championships (4) Seasons (52) 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011Current League Affiliations League: National Football League • Conference: American Football Conference • Division: West DivisionCategories:- National Football League cheerleader squads
- Oakland Raiders personnel
- Performing groups established in 1961
- American football stubs
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