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A look back at ASU Athletics: Band & Spirit


By Lisa Robbins |
February 25, 2011

Although the costumes and styles have changed throughout the years, one thing always remains the same – the Sun Devil spirit.

Here, ASU songleaders perform in 1961.

A cheerleader, from 1963, shows off her Sun Devil spirit.

The ASU Cheerleading Squad entertains fans from the field in 1965.

The ASU Cheerleading Squad performs at a football game in 1965.

The Sun Devil Marching Band plays during a football game in 1966.

The Sun Devil Marching Band takes to the field. Photo from 1966.

The trumpet section of the Sun Devil Marching Band, in 1966.

A baton twirler performs as part of the Sun Devil Marching band, in 1966.

An ASU drum major leads the Sun Devil Marching Band. Photo from 1970.

ASU cheerleaders perform for fans. Photo from 1970.

ASU's Sun Devil Marching Band in 1970.

A Sun Devil Marching Band baton twirler gets ready to entertain the crowd. Photo from 1970.

An ASU cheerleader enjoys the game festivities. Photo from 1970.

The ASU Cheerleading Squad takes a break on the sidelines. Photo from 1970.

An ASU cheerleader revs up the fans during a football game. Photo from 1970.

Members of the Sun Devil Marching Band perform in 1977.

The ASU Cheerleading Squad in 1977.

Sun Devil cheerleaders perform during a game in 1977.

Two ASU cheerleaders entertain fans during a football game. Photo from 1978.

The ASU Cheerleading Squad performs alongside Sparky in 1979.

A baton twirler in the Sun Devil Marching Band performs for a large crowd in 1979.

View part two of this gallery.

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