Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Myron Cope

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

1. Myron Cope Marker

Inscription.
☆ Born January 23, 1929 ☆
Sportswriter and broadcaster Myron Cope, born and raised in Pittsburgh, was the distinctive voice of Pittsburgh Steelers radio broadcasts for 35 years, beginning in 1970. But he made his biggest mark as creator of the Terrible Towel, which he introduced to rally fans in 1975. Recognized around the world as a display of Steelers pride, this iconic towel, which bears Cope's name, is arguably the best-known fan symbol of any sports team. "Yoi!"

Erected 2026 by Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1929.

Location. 40° 27.092′ N, 79° 59.112′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. It is at the intersection of Smallman Street and 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on Smallman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1827 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franco Harris (here, next to this marker); Martha Graham (here, next to this marker); Jimmy Stewart (here, next to this marker); Mario Lemieux (here, next to this marker); H. J. Heinz (here, next to this marker); Shirley Jones (a few steps from this marker); Nellie Bly (a few steps from this marker); Jonas Salk (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026

2. Myron Cope Marker

Marker is the second headed towards the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.