Myron Cope

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Journalist
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Pittsburgh
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Pittsburgh_Steelers
gptkb:Pittsburgh_Post-Gazette
gptkb:KDKA_Radio
gptkb:WTAE-TV
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Sportscasters_and_Sportswriters_Association_Sportscaster_of_the_Year
gptkbp:birth_date 1929-01-27
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania,_USA
gptkbp:cause_of_death gptkb:Oncology
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution sports journalism
community involvement through sports
fan engagement in sports
Pittsburgh sports history
popularizing the Terrible Towel
gptkbp:death_date 2012-02-27
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania,_USA
gptkbp:famous_for his unique voice and style
gptkbp:famous_quote " Double Yoi!"
" Yoi!"
" The Terrible Towel is a symbol of the Steelers' fans."
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myron Cope
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:broadcasting
future sports commentators
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Red_Barber
gptkbp:inspiration local sports culture
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:The_Terrible_Towel
Pittsburgh Steelers radio broadcasts
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy impact on sports commentary
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Voice_of_the_Steelers
gptkbp:notable_traits Pittsburgh sports community
gptkbp:notable_work The Myron Cope Show
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:sports_news
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marilyn_Cope
gptkbp:website myroncope.com
gptkbp:years_active 1950-2012
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Terrible_Towels
gptkb:The_Terrible_Towel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6