Cope Makes the National Radio Hall of Fame

Legendary Football announcer Myron Cope will be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame during a nationally broadcast ceremony Saturday, November 5, 2005. Cope recently completed a 35-year career as radio color commentator for the Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League team. Cope, who joined the Steelers radio team in 1970, introduced the "Terrible Towel," when he urged Steelers fans to wave gold dish towels at the players as way to create excitement in the stands. The "Terrible Towel" caught on and became a rallying tool for the players and fans during the Steelers’ string of Superbowl championships in the 1970s.