Why do they call it a Terrible Towel?
On Halloween, Oct. 31, 2005, a special Terrible Towel was created to honor the retired Cope for his 35 years as a Steelers broadcaster and was waved prior to the Monday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field.
What is the curse of the Terrible Towel?
The Curse of the Terrible Towel was activated with a single swipe. At 9-3, the Bengals were favorites to win the AFC. With the curse set in motion, Cincinnati lost three of the next five games, including a Wild Card loss to… the Steelers, 31-17. That same game, quarterback Carson Palmer suffered a serious knee injury.
Who owns the Terrible Towel?
Myron Cope
The owner of the Terrible Towel trademark, created by beloved Pittsburgh sports broadcaster Myron Cope more than 40 years ago, is suing an Indiana County store over its sales this summer of “The Terrible Mask.”
Where are Terrible Towels made?
Pittsburgh
Terrible Towel To Be Made And Distributed In Pittsburgh.
How much does a Terrible Towel cost?
The current cost of a towel is approximately $10 (in January 2021 at the Steelers’ online store).
How many different Terrible Towels are there?
On game day, while watching the game on television, he surrounds himself with the 36 Terrible Towels he has collected. Most are officially licensed by the Steelers — like the Super Bowl towels and a special Halloween Terrible Towel that has four angry-looking pumpkins.
What did the original Terrible Towel look like?
Cope agreed, suggesting the words “The Terrible Towel” be printed on the front. It was agreed that the towels would be gold or yellow, with the writing in black—the colors of the Steelers. Franklin C. Snyder, who was head of WTAE’s radio and television stations, held the final approval of the idea.
What charity does the Terrible Towel support?
The Terrible Towel directly helps to improve the quality of life for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are supported by Merakey AVS. You can cheer on the Steelers and also support Merakey AVS by purchasing Myron Cope’s Official The Terrible Towel® products.
Why do people wave towels at sports games?
Myron Cope, the Steelers’ radio broadcaster at the time, came up with the idea for the Terrible Towel; he wanted a publicity item that would be natural for fans. It needed to be lightweight and portable so that it could be taken to all the games, and visible when displayed en masse by the crowd.
Why do NFL fans wave towels?
The main time teams give rally towels is during league postseasons. Towels have gained much popularity as distractions to visiting players.