Myron Cope, the legendary broadcaster from Pittsburgh who gave us the Immaculate Reception and the Terrible Towel, and the glorious "double yoy," has passed away at the age of 79.
The test of being a real Stillers fan - and a real Yinzer - was watching your football with the volume off, but with Myron cranked up on the radio. He had a face that was made for radio and a voice that was made for peeling paint. He was an incredible Pittsburgh institution, and his passing, like that of Fred Rogers, signals the end of an era.
If you've never heard the YOY! head over to Balloon Juice for a listen.
Posted by binky at February 27, 2008 09:35 PM | TrackBack | Posted to Sports