- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMyron Sydney Kopelman
- Myron Cope was born on January 23, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Dr. Ravi & Mr. Hyde (2007), Myron's Memorable Moments (2007) and NFL Game of the Week (1965). He was married to Mildred Lindberg. He died on February 27, 2008 in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
- SpouseMildred Lindberg(December 28, 1964 - September 20, 1994) (her death, 3 children)
- Unique voice
- Excitable commentary coupled with a crackly Pittsburgh accent
- Short stature
- Pro Football Hall of Fame announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 35 years. Invented the "Terrible Towel" fans waved at games. Wrote for Sports Illustrated and the Saturday Evening Post before entering broadcasting.
- Pittsburgh Steelers announcer (1970-2004).
- Writer by trade.
- Broadcast five Super Bowls. He became the first pro football announcer elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame.
- Awarded the American Institute for Public Service's Jefferson Award in January 1999.
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