A tribute to Myron Cope

Myron Cope, longtime Pittsburgh broadcaster and the voice of the Steelers, died today at the age of 79. For more on this story, go to post-gazette.com

In declining health since even before his 2005 retirement after a record 35 years of Steelers broadcasts, Mr. Cope died of respiratory failure.

One of the last of the great sports characters, Mr. Cope's life and career were nothing less than book-worthy, even if he had to write it himself. Twice.

"Double Yoi" it was called both times, the second an updated version of the original 2002 volume, the title immortalizing one of Mr. Cope's signature exclamations, which, along with "Okle-dokle," "Dumbkopf!", and "How do?", became so familiar to his radio and TV audiences.

This video, filled with photographs documenting his colorful life, is a tribute to a Pittsburgh icon.

This video was produced by Lizabeth Gray.

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[olivermtg13]

I bet you myron is partyin his ass off up in the big house right now. Sixburgh baby

[NAGGERNUTZ]

Yoy and double yoy. Ravens can't touch this. See yinz in Tampa for the sixth! One for the other thumb! A legacy! Steeler football!

[MrDudebrain]

yoi and dobble yoi the best four word slogen ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Clintbdee]

@thedude19766 Yeah, he kinda sucked.

[steelguy04]

roxtar, you are a cretin, idiot, moron and don't even deserve these words. PUNK!

[roxtar55]

fuck myron cope. what a faggot shit eating motherfuckin bitch.

[ffafarmrchevy15c]

heize ward is an amazing WR so is santonieo he might be high but he kills on the field GO SIXBURGH!

[thedude19766]

Mark Madden is the worst WCW commentator and i call him fat mark madden

[subyd00d]

A true legend, and the heart of steelers football. Lets win this one for the big guy. I'm sure he'll be in tampa on sunday.

[OBmaster]

With this conversation that has occurred here, it seems that we forgot that this is not "Steelers Song" or any fight song. This is a tribute to a one of a kind individual that brought a unique voice and color to the radio for 35 years. There should respect and reverence to the man.

If you want to debate and rail against the Steelers, take it to another video. There is ton of them out there.

This is a tribute to a great man, this should be stay above our differences.

[hogr2]

And we know now that you NEVER stomp on a TERRIBLE TOWEL..........NEVER!!!!

Thank you Mr Cope