San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush facts for kids

The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders are the official cheerleading team for the NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers. They help cheer on the team and entertain fans. This group was started in 1983 by a company called USA, which is now known as e2k.

The Gold Rush Cheerleaders perform in many places. They have shown their talents across the United States, Europe, and Japan. They also spend a lot of time helping out with different charity events.

About the Gold Rush Cheerleaders

The cheerleaders have appeared on many TV channels. These include ESPN and the Fox Network. They have also been on popular TV shows like Entertainment Tonight, MTV, Extra!, and The Leeza Show.

They are at every home game for the 49ers. The team has 32 professional dancers. Before the Gold Rush, the cheerleaders at Kezar Stadium were called The Niner Nuggets. They were special because they were known as the only singing cheerleading group in the NFL.

In 2018, one of the 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders made history. She became the first NFL cheerleader to join a silent protest. This protest was similar to one started in 2016 by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. It was a way to bring attention to important issues.

Famous Members of the Team

Many people who were once Gold Rush Cheerleaders have gone on to do other interesting things. Here are a few notable members:

• Julie Durda, who became a meteorologist. She was also a contestant on the The Bachelor TV show.
• Teri Hatcher, who was a cheerleader in 1984. She later became a famous actress.
• Angela King-Twitero, who is now a successful executive and CEO of The House of AKD.
• Bonnie-Jill Laflin, who was a cheerleader from 1994 to 1996. She is now a model, actress, and TV personality.
• Morgan McLeod, who was a cheerleader in 2009. She was also a contestant on the TV show Survivor: Cagayan.