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The Hogettes were a group of 12 male Washington Redskins fans who wore 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 1983 by Michael Torbert and became a regular fixture at Redskins games for nearly 30 years. When the group announced its retirement, effective with the end of the 2012 season, it had twelve active and fifteen former members, including three who have been featured in an exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the VISA Hall of Fans. The group retains a high profile largely because of their outrageous costumes, but also because of their frequent work for charitable organizations. The Hogettes have appeared in a national advertising campaign for VISA, and they provide support for many charities, including Children's Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House, and March of Dimes. They have raised over US$100 million for these and other charitable causes. Despite their philanthropic work, the Hogettes are disliked by some and have even been attacked by fans of opposing teams. ==History== The origin of the Hogettes can be traced to October 1983 when Michael Torbert (Mikey T.), founder of the group, went to a Halloween party at his grandmother's retirement home wearing one of her old dresses as a costume. 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."〔Levey, Bob (January 4, 2000). "(Q&A With Bob Levey: Michael Torbert, Boss Hogette )". ''Washington Post Online''. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.〕 The group would go to children's hospitals to cheer up sick children. On November 27, 1983, 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.〔"(Our Founding History )". Hogettes.org. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.〕 Led by Mikey T., now known as "Boss Hogette", the group became regular fixtures at Redskins home games, both at their old home of RFK Stadium and their new home of FedExField. The group makes more than 100 appearances each year for charitable events, and Mikey T. and two other Hogettes have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as "ultimate" Redskins fans.〔"(VISA "Hall of Fans" Winners )". pfufa.org. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.〕〔(Mikey' T.'s full costume in the VISA "Hall of Fans" ). Flickr. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.〕 There have been a total of twenty-seven members of the group since 1983, but there are only twelve active members today.〔 Though they have considerable notoriety, they receive no special treatment or official recognition from the Redskins.〔 After the conclusion of the 2012 NFL Season, the Hogettes announced they would be retiring their iconic outfits after 30 years of appearances at Redskins' Football games and children's charities.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8835791/washington-redskins-fans-hogettes-retiring-30-years )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hogettes」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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