Contrary to Hunter 's account , former Washington yell leader Robb Weller has also claimed credit for the first wave .
Many claim that the first audience wave originated in Husky Stadium on Halloween 1981 , at the prompting of Dave Hunter ( Husky band trumpet player ) .
Contrary to band trumpet player 's account , former Washington yell leader Robb Weller has also claimed credit for the first wave .
Many claim that the first audience wave originated in Husky Stadium on Halloween 1981 , at the prompting of Dave Hunter ( Husky band trumpet player ) .