Hall Of Fame

Class of 2022 - Donna Bierlein and Terri Crane Lamb

Donna Bierlein (1962-1969)

Donna was selected by the members of the WFCAA as one of two WFCAA to be considered for induction 
into the NFCAO Pro Football Cheerleaders Hall of Fame.  She was the 6th NFL Cheerleader inducted during the 2022 NFCAO Reunion in Jacksonville, Florida.   Each inductee demonstrated commitment, dedication and leadership, which contributed to the rich legacy of NFL Cheerleaders on and off the field. Their contributions have significant and enduring value, showing character and integrity for the good of the Alumni.

​1962 - Founder of the Washington Redskinettes
62-69 - Washington Redskinette (8 Seasons)
70-80 - Cheerleading Staff  
1984-Present - WFCAA Lifetime Member
Donna Bierlein cheered for the Redskinettes for 8 seasons.  She has been a long standing and active member of the Washington Football Cheerleaders Alumni Association, previously known as the Washington Redskins Cheerleader Alumni Association, and originally the Redskinettes Alumni Association for 38 years and a member of the NFCAO since 2009.  Her nomination was spurred from her involvement in the creation of the Redskinettes.  One day in 1961, Donna realized the need for the then Washington Redskins to have cheerleaders.  She met with the Redskins owner, George Preston Marshall, to share her cheerleader idea.  Mr. Marshall approved and the Redskinettes were created in 1962.  Donna's dream came to fruition with the help of her friend, Betty Lou Johnson; the first Redskinette Director, Doris Snyder; and the first Co-Choreograpers Ann Bittenbender and Mary Lou Bucci.  Her talent as a dancer and high school cheerleader along with her enthusiasm was the foundation for the cheerleading squad.  After Donna retired in 1969, she served on the cheerleading staff for 11 years until 1980.

Terri Crane-Lamb (1979-1983)
Terri was one of two Washington Cheerleaders Alumni selected by the members of the Washington Football Cheerleaders Alumni Association (WFCAA) as nominees for the NFCAO 2022 Inaugural Professional Football Cheerleaders (PFC) Hall of Fame.  On July 23, 2022, she was the first of 6 NFL Cheerleaders to be inducted into the PFC Hall of Fame during the 2022 NFCAO Reunion in Jacksonville, Florida.  Each inductee demonstrated commitment, dedication and leadership, which contributed to the rich legacy of NFL Cheerleaders on and off the field. Their contributions have significant and enduring value, showing character and integrity for the good of the Alumni.
1979 - 1983 Washington Redskinette (5 Seasons)
1980 - 1983 Served as Squad/Line Co-Captain and Captain
1982 - Selected to the first Redskinette international dance troupe
1982 - One of 6 Redskinettes to perform in Taiwan promoting USA products on a two-week tour.  This was the FIRST time NFL Cheerleaders had ever toured Asia
1982 - Cheered in Super Bowl XVII
1983 - Featured in the First DOD Redskinette Christmas video for the US NAVY Sailors around the world
1983 - Featured in October of the First Redskinette Calendar
1983 - Cheered in Super Bowl XVIII 
1984 - Founder of the first cheerleaders alumni organization in the NFL...the Washington Football Cheerleaders Alumni Association, formerly known as the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Alumni Association, for which she has been President/Chair for 39 years
1992 - Awarded the Betty Johnson Memorial Award and Lifetime WFCAA membership - bestowed on an alumni that represents the attributes of the late former Redskinette Choreographer, Betty Lou Johnson. The award represents dedication, loyalty, enthusiasm, esprit de corps, comradeship, talent, love, and devotion to the many faceted assets and art of being a “Redskinette.” It also represents a former Washington cheerleader that gives unselfishly of her time to advance the sport of professional cheerleading. WFCAA Lifetime membership was awarded to her as the recipient of this award!
1998 - 2022 Served as either a volunteer or guest judge for the Washington Redskins/Commanders Cheerleaders Auditions
2009 to Present:  Co-Founder, President/Chair of the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Association (NFCAO) 
2015 - Drafted and Inducted into the Professional Football Ultimate Fan Association representing the Washington Commanders. PFUFA members are very passionate football fans who have a love for football, others and community that goes well beyond fandom, and who choose to make a difference in the lives of others.  Their mission is to promote fellowship of all fans, encourage sportsmanship, and support charitable activities
Washington Commanders Season Ticket Holder - 24 Seasons