The Hogettes were created out of an affection for the Redskins' offensive line in the s, known simply as "The Hogs. Over the next 30 years, the Hogettes have been a rallying point for Redskins Nation during good times and bad, putting a friendly face to one of the top sporting fan bases in the world.
In an interview this morning with Redskins. We were just having fun and The Hogs were an integral part of the success of the team," he explained. Mikey T. Redskins Nation is really widespread and is one of the biggest fan clubs in the world. Check back on Redskins. Also visit their website for more information on their influence in the Washington community. The Redskins' fourth-round pick is looking forward to making his mark on special teams and continuing to progress as a safety under the tutelage of Torrian Gray.
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The Hogettes are a group of twelve male Washington Redskins fans who wear women's dresses , garden party hats, and pig snouts for two purposes: to cheer on their favorite NFL team and to raise money for charity.
The group was founded in by Michael Torbert and has become a regular fixture at Washington Redskins games. The group retains a high profile largely because of their outrageous costumes, but also because of their frequent work for charitable organizations. Despite their philanthropic work, the Hogettes are disliked by some and have even been attacked by fans of opposing teams. The costume was such a hit that he gathered a group of men who he "thought were tough enough to go out in public in a dress.
On November 27, , the group attended their first Washington Redskins football game in full drag , but with the addition of pig snout masks, in reference to The Hogs , the nickname of the Redskins offensive line players. Led by Mikey T. The group makes more than appearances each year for charitable events, and Mikey T. The Hogs were credited for much of the Redskins success in the decade, including two Super Bowl wins. The group began wearing pig noses and named themselves "The Hogettes" in reference to the Hogs [5] [6] and to the Washington Redskins' official cheerleaders, originally known as the "Redskinettes.
The Hogettes have been organizing and attending charitable events in the Washington, D. While some of their charitable efforts go toward helping their local community, [10] most of the money they raise goes toward helping children. In , Nick "Nickette" Nerangis' wife bought him this package. He subsequently became a substitute Hogette for several years before becoming an official member in In an online interview with fans, Torbert stated "You It is tough to be humorous when the [Redskins] lose, but it's even tougher to face a sick child in a hospital room, and cheer them up with our humorous looks.
That's tough. In addition to gaining national exposure through their outrageous costumes and continuous work with charitable organizations, the Hogettes have been guests on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , [13] and were featured in a VISA television commercial. In addition to the twelve current members, there have been fifteen other "official" Hogettes—now retired from the group—as well as numerous temporary and substitute members. American Football Database Explore. Recent blog posts Forum.
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