WASHINGTON The Hogettes will oink no more.
The group of male fans who have cheered on the Washington Redskins for three decades while wearing dresses, floppy hats and pig snouts announced Friday that the group is retiring.
The Hogettes said on their website that its a new era. They say theyll still be Redskins fans and will be continue to help raise money for childrens charities although in more incognito fashion.
Hogettes founder Michael Torbert told The Washington Post that 30 seasons is enough of guys in pig snouts and dresses.
The Hogettes began in 1983, when they started putting on dresses to entertain patients at childrens hospitals. They also became fixtures at Redskins games, getting their name from the teams legendary Hogs offensive line.
Putting away the dresses and snouts: ‘Hogettes’ retiring after 30 years of cheering Redskins - The Washington Post
The group of male fans who have cheered on the Washington Redskins for three decades while wearing dresses, floppy hats and pig snouts announced Friday that the group is retiring.
The Hogettes said on their website that its a new era. They say theyll still be Redskins fans and will be continue to help raise money for childrens charities although in more incognito fashion.
Hogettes founder Michael Torbert told The Washington Post that 30 seasons is enough of guys in pig snouts and dresses.
The Hogettes began in 1983, when they started putting on dresses to entertain patients at childrens hospitals. They also became fixtures at Redskins games, getting their name from the teams legendary Hogs offensive line.
Putting away the dresses and snouts: ‘Hogettes’ retiring after 30 years of cheering Redskins - The Washington Post
Crank up the diesel,and i don't think he was a hogette.