A voice only a mother could love

It has often been said that a picture says a thousand words. Who ever said this clearly never heard the singularly unique voice of Myron Cope. As the world pauses to remember the Steel Nation's favorite son, we invite you to hear what Myron was best known for — those Cope-isms captured in the booth at Steelers' games. More Cope clips can be found here. We have also unearthed this Mark Collins story (Sept. 1996) that recalls the beginnings of Cope's radio career. The complete story may be found here.

There's another "Terrible Towel" in Heaven

"The squawking talisman of Steelers football," Myron Cope, the beloved sportscaster has died at the age of 79. Fans and players from across the nation are calling it "the end of an era."

The larger-than-life sportcaster who coined the phrase the "Immaculate Reception" and "Double Yoi!" may be best known for the creation of the Steelers' "Terrible Towel."

Condolences have been pouring in from around the sports world as people remember the man who loved Pittsburgh, the Steelers and football. Gene Collier from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette echoed the thoughts of many in the Steeler Nation:

"Myron Cope, the much-decorated master of the written word, the ever-celebrated sand-blaster of the spoken word, and a pre-eminent Pittsburgh symbol of not only our selves but of our hopes and our innate joyfulness, died today."

Click here for the complete obituary.