PITTSBURGH — It's the symbol of Steelers nation, and this season, the often imitated but never duplicated Terrible Towel turns 40. Legendary broadcaster Myron Cope hatched the idea in the ...

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.

On Tuesday, Myron's daughter unveiled one of his original Terrible Towels at the WTAE studios. “It’s an original, you can’t buy them,” Elizabeth Cope said.

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 ...

Since then, the towel has taken on a meaningful legacy for more than Steelers' fans. Cope gave the rights for "Myron Cope's the Official Terrible Towel" to the Allegheny Valley School in 1996.

The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster" Dan Joseph with Elizabeth Cope University of Nebraska ...

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 ...

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 ...

Terrible Towel for a good cause. 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 ...

PITTSBURGH — 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 ...