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Terrible Towel created by Myron Cope 47 years ago

By WPXI.com News Staff
2011 AFC Championship: New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Franco Harris #32 and Rocky Blier #20 wave "Terrible Towels" as they celebrate the Steelers 24-19 victory against the New York Jets during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (Al Bello/Getty Images)
By WPXI.com News Staff

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.

ON THIS DAY: December 27, 1975, Terrible Towel invented by Myron Cope

Forty-seven years ago, Cope was charged with coming up with a gimmick. Now, thousands of fans can be found waving the towel during every Steelers game.

In 1996, Cope gave the rights to the Terrible Towel to the Allegheny Valley School in the Pittsburgh suburb of Coraopolis. Proceeds from sales help to fund the school, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Fans can learn more about the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum’s Super Steelers exhibition. All kids receive free admission until Jan. 8.

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