Here is the story behind them from one of our hosts:-
We are enjoying your blog!! --- here is a background on the Terrible Towel -- Steelers (not Pirates:)
The Terrible Towel is a rally towel associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL). Created in 1975 by then Steelers radio broadcaster Myron Cope, The Terrible Towel has spread in popularity; fans take their Towel to famous sites while on vacation. The Towel has been taken to the peak of Mount Everest, and even into space on the International Space Station. It is widely recognized as a symbol of the Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh.[1][2] Recently, the Towel has also been used by fans at Pittsburgh Penguins games.[3][4]
Proceeds from sales of the Towel have raised over US$3 million for Allegheny Valley School Pennsylvania which cares for people with mental disabilities and physical disabilities. The Terrible Towel is credited with being the first "rally towel" and its success has given rise to similar products promoting other teams.[5]
Because of the success of the Steelers and their national reputation, the black and gold "Terrible Towel" is the most famous sports rally towel in use. Numerous versions have been produced; almost all are black and gold in color with the words "Myron Cope's Official The Terrible Towel" printed on the front.
We would love to see a picture of the boys waving Terrible Towels after you win at the games :)
Thanks again and travel safe --- Barb
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| The boys showing off their towels before leaving Pittsburgh |
Thnks so much for all the updates, keep it up! Thanks for the pictures too! We can see the boys are having fun and we were very happy to see Sibz with that smiling face! All the best for the competition, bring it home boys!!
ReplyDeleteThank you again to the Pittsburg hosts for taking care of the boys and opening up your homes to them. Love the picture of the boys with the terrible towel, what a great way to raise funds! Lets hope the boys are vitorious and wave those towels like crazy!
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