PITTSBURGH -- Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers during an unrivaled 35 seasons in the broadcast booth, has died. He was 79.
The towel is arguably the best-known fan symbol of any major pro sports team, has raised millions of dollars for charity and is displayed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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From Wikipedia:
Cope's son Daniel was born with severe autism and has lived almost his entire life at the Allegheny Valley School, an institution specializing in giving him the care he needs. Cope devoted much of his time and energy to Pittsburgh causes addressing autism, and spoke candidly about his experiences as the parent of an autistic child and his efforts to better educate the public at large about autism. Proceeds from the sale of Terrible Towels benefit the Allegheny Valley School; In 1996 Cope gave the school the trademark and ownership rights to the Terrible Towel.
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