The Terrible Towel is one of the most iconic symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The brainchild of Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope, the towel was first introduced in 1975 and has been a staple at Steelers games ever since. It is estimated that over three million Terrible Towels have been sold, with proceeds going to various charities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers introduced a new tradition \u2013 the Terrible Towel. Originally created by Steelers’ radio broadcaster Myron Cope, the Terrible Towel has become an iconic symbol of Steelers’ fans everywhere.\n\nSo how did this simple piece of cloth become such an important part of Steelers’ culture?
It all started with Cope’s desire to give fans a way to show their support for the team. After brainstorming with some colleagues, Cope came up with the idea of creating a towel that could be waved during games. He chose gold as the color because it was associated with good luck.\n\n
Cope debuted the Terrible Towel at a game against the rival Baltimore Colts and it was an instant hit. Fans loved waving them during games and soon everyone wanted one. Today, the Terrible Towel is known around the world and is one of the most recognizable symbols in all of sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n