It's the symbol of Steelers nation, and this season, the often imitated but never duplicated Terrible Towel turns 40.

On what would have been Myron Cope's 95th birthday, WTAE Channel is remembering the Pittsburgh broadcasting legend.

One of the most iconic items in sports today, the Terrible Towel was born on Dec. 27, 1975 by broadcaster Myron Cope for a 1975 Steelers playoff game against the Baltimore Colts.

Steelers' Terrible Towel creator Myron Cope donated the towel's trademark to a school for the disabled.

It’s the Terrible Towel’s birthday! One of the most iconic items in sports today, the Terrible Towel was born on Dec. 27, 1975, created by Myron Cope. Forty-seven years ago, Cope was charged ...

Myron Cope Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope shows a Terrible Towel, a Cope brainchild that has become a marketing success, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 27, 1979.

When Myron Cope introduced the The Terrible Towel in 1975, many Pittsburgh Steelers voiced against the concept, some labeling it as too "gimmicky." The Men of Steel were preparing to defend a ...

In 1996, Myron Cope gave the rights of the Towel to Merakey Allegheny Valley School, which benefits from Terrible Towel proceeds. Cope held the nonprofit close to his heart — his son, who is ...

The Steelers are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Terrible Towel, the iconic creation of the late Myron Cope, when they host the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on Sunday. A special Terrible ...

On Dec. 27, 1975, The Terrible Towel debuted. It was the creation of legendary sports radio broadcaster Myron Cope, who worked for WTAE — the Pittsburgh Steelers’ flagship station ...

Myron Cope, the screechy voiced football announcer whose colorful catchphrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers during an unrivaled 35 seasons in the broadcast ...