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Remembering Myron Cope

Remembering Myron Cope
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Remembering Myron Cope
Myron Cope, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster remembered for his distinctive voice and quirky catchphrases like "Okel Dokel" and "Double Yoi," died on Feb. 27, 2008. He was 79.Click the video player above for a look back at Myron Cope through the years from the WTAE archives.Cope spent 35 years with the Steelers and was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame.Cope also worked for many years at WTAE, delivering comedic sports commentaries on television and radio.Viewers still remember his parodies of popular music videos from the early 1990s like "U Can't Touch This" and "Achy Breaky Heart."Beloved by fans for his unique broadcasting style, Cope's lasting impact on Pittsburgh was the Terrible Towel that is proudly waved by Steelers fans everywhere.Sales of the Towel help the Allegheny Valley School for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Myron Cope, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster remembered for his distinctive voice and quirky catchphrases like "Okel Dokel" and "Double Yoi," died on Feb. 27, 2008. He was 79.

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Click the video player above for a look back at Myron Cope through the years from the WTAE archives.

Cope spent 35 years with the Steelers and was elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Cope also worked for many years at WTAE, delivering comedic sports commentaries on television and radio.

Viewers still remember his parodies of popular music videos from the early 1990s like "U Can't Touch This" and "Achy Breaky Heart."

Beloved by fans for his unique broadcasting style, Cope's lasting impact on Pittsburgh was the Terrible Towel that is proudly waved by Steelers fans everywhere.

Sales of the Towel help the Allegheny Valley School for people with intellectual and physical disabilities.