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june-19-1961

June 19, 1961

News

• Team bandleader Del Courtney announced the formation of a partnership with the Oakland Ballet Company to form a cheerleader/dance troupe to be called the Raiderettes.

Raoul Pause would be the cheorographer, Don Ransom would design the costumes, and award-winning cheerleader, 15-year-old Diane Shelton, would be the on-field leader of the group.

• Two of the team's draft picks signed with the Browns: Iowa State halfback Tom Watkins (8th round) and Indiana tackle Ed Morris (29th round).


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