As part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 50th anniversary season, many former cheerleaders returned to the field to relive memories and reconnect with teammates who cheered for the franchise over the decades.

Two decades have passed since Vanessa Castillo last performed on the sidelines.

"I get goosebumps when I say it because it feels like it was yesterday. Its been 20 full years," Castillo said.

Castillo said her daughter, Gabriella, was a major inspiration for taking part in the reunion event at the Buccaneers' Dec. 7 game against New Orleans.

"Just to show my daughter its important to have a passion for something and have fun and go back out and enjoy it, no matter how old you are. How you feel," she said.

"I'm excited that shes going to cheer again and happy I get to see her on the fi

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