The Terrible Towel was the brainchild of WTAE radio broadcaster Myron Cope. The station’s general manager, Ted Adkins, tasked Cope with creating a promotion for the 1975 Steelers playoffs.

PEOPLE’S LIVES -- PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF. ANDREW: THE MISSION OF THE TERRIBLE TOWEL IS SOMETHING THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT LOST ON STEELER NATION. JANELLE: WHILE MILLIONS HAVE TWIRLED THE TOWEL IN ...

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. Cope urged ...

Steelers president Art Rooney II reveals Pittsburgh will commemorate the 50th year of the Terrible Towel this season. The 2025 season will be a special one for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the ...

Myron Cope designed the Terrible Towel to be the ultimate sign of Pittsburgh Steelers lore. Those who wave the golden cloth are proud fans of one of the most famous franchises in all of sports.

He was so hyped about the turnover that he took the Terrible Towel of some fans while celebrating his play. Not only that, but Wingard also waved a towel around in the air a few times — really ...

The 'Terrible Towel Curse' has become ingrained in NFL folklore after claiming many alleged victims over the years. The myth suggests that anyone - be it player, fan or coach - who disrespects ...

All eyes were on The Vatican on Thursday, as the election of a new Pope was announced, and there was a Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel in attendance. The conclave announced its decision was ...

The Terrible Towel was created by legendary sports broadcaster Myron Cope on Dec. 27, 1975. It has since become an icon and ...