Wherever you went, there always seemed to be a common thread between steelers fans on game day. He would always remember what his editor at the newspaper, al abrams, told him before he left. Find great deals for pittsburgh steelers myron cope double yoi. The voice of pittsburgh, myron cope, has passed away. Myron cope obituary death notice and service information. Double yoi myron cope the writer the terrible blogger. He was a superb commentator with his, yoi and double yoi, colouring those. Now lengthily updated to include myron cope s odyssey into retirement and the steelers breathtaking super bowl xl run, this entertaining, revealing memoir of the. Cope was the first football announcer inducted into the national radio hall of fame. Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118. His memorable voice and unique broadcasting style became synonymous with steelers football. He was the first pro football announcer inducted into the national radio hall of fame, the only broadcaster appointed to the pro football hall of fames board of selectors, and a recipient of the pete. Famed for his raspy voice and his willingness to be a ham, broadcaster myron cope has been on the sidelines of steelers. This past weekend i was sent a tweet about the passing of myron cope, which happened on february 27th, 2008.
Born myron sydney kopelman, he tells about the unusual way he got started in sports writing, his colorful career as a member of the sports illustrated staff, and how he eventually evolved into a radiotelevision performer. Bar mitivoh sets keligiovs articles gifts 949 woshinatrn av. Myron cope was and always will be a pittsburgh treasure. Kennedy become americas first catholic president and how frank sinatra nearly cost him his job. This entertaining, revealing memoir of the pittsburgh writerturnedbroadcaste. Pdf book author, online pdf book editor myron cope. Myron cope to me, was the excitment behind all of the games i watched as a kid. Double yoi a halfcentury of sportswriting and broadcasting. Cope announced steelers games from 1970 until 2005. He was known for his distinctive, higherpitched nasally voice with an. A stall tactic while cope gathered histhoughts cope astethic everything is fine cope rascope cope s version of a crystal ball cope anut a prize awarded to a talk show caller foran astute observation bye now cope s signature line when hanging up witha caller. Myron sidney kopelman january 23, 1929 february 27, 2008, known professionally as myron cope, was an american sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster.
If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. From radio, to commercials and broadcasts, and even some goofy songs to get the fans hyped up for gameday, there wasnt much cope couldnt do. In 1960, cope left the postgazette to try his luck at freelance writing. As appropriate a summation as any, one suspects, is the 1976 story about the raiders beating the bengals and the steelers sneaking into the playoffs and myron cope having to make good on his vow to swim the monongahela river in the event of such an occurrence. Myron cope broadcast steelers games from 1970 to 2004. Myron cope january 23, 1929 february 27, 2008, born myron sidney kopelman,1 was an american sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster who i. Cope was a color commentator for the steelers radio broadcasts for 35 years. Myron cope autographs and memorabilia sports, football. Book by myron cope, franco harris official publisher. From the time myron cope first put his mouth to the mike, he has been a.
He is best known for being the voice of the pittsburgh steelers. Seasoned with laughoutloud anecdotes and touching vignettes, double yoi. Who would have thought he had so much love and devotion on his noodle. Outofthisworld honor for myron cope pittsburgh post. No broadcaster has come even close to matching his stretch of 35 years as radio color analyst for an nfl teams gamesin cope s case, the sixtime super bowl champion pittsburgh steelers. Double yoi download and stutter books online, epub pdf online audible kindle is an easy way to supply, books for many. You muted the network broadcasters, left the game on. No broadcaster has come even close to matching his stretch of 35 years as radio color analyst for an nfl teams gamesin cope s case, the sixtime. According to myron in his book double yoi i said, what we need is something that everybody already has, so it doesnt cost a dime. Pittsburgh ap myron cope, the screechyvoiced announcer whose colorful. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide.
While myron copes legacy to most steelers fans is as a radio personality. Famed for his raspy, nonradio voice, cope has transcended mere broadcasting to become part of the pittsburgh steelers mythos and legacy to the city. Myron was quick to remark that the price i paid was more than the book sold for when it first came. Kroll shows jon daly on myron copes yoi and double yoi. Myron sidney kopelman january 23, 1929 february 27, 2008, known professionally as. Now lengthily updated to include myron copes odyssey into retirement and the steelers breathtaking super bowl xl run, this entertaining, revealing memoir of. The early days of pro football 1970 and his memoir myron cope. From the time myron cope first put his mouth to the mike, he has been a sometimes controversialbut always interestingfigure in pittsburgh. Skyhorse publishing, as well as our sports publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college. Double yoi 9781582615721 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Vine sorfside 8659714 i national hebrew muu gift center inc.
Born in pittsburgh on january 23, 1929, myron cope is one of the bestknown voices of sportscasting on both radio and television. As a teenager i had the honor of being his waiter at the roling hills country club. Myron cope, 79, writer and steelers broadcaster, is dead the. That was the day that myron cope created the terrible towel. Expression translationexplanation yoi wow double yoi even better than yoi.
Most famous for his sports commentary on the pittsburgh steelers, he is also an acclaimed sportswriter. Born myron sydney kopelman, he tells about the unusual way he got started in sports writing, his colorful career as a member of the sports illustrated staff, and how he eventually evolved into a. And other things long time pittsburgh and western pa residents in the days before cable the wtae tv signal reached rooftop antennas for over a 100 mile radius will remember the crooked puckerfaced squint and the grating high pitched voice that always spoke with the speed and volume of an exclamation point. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This entertaining, revealing memoir of the pittsburgh writerturnedbroadcaster recounts memories and behindthescenes stories from a career that can only be called truly special. Steel curtain along with being a wellknown broadcaster, cope was once a. May also contain a few markings such as an owners name, short gifters inscription or light stamp. Myron cope, 79, writer and steelers broadcaster, is dead. The post game wrapup was a must, as myron would rant and rave about a black and gold victory while i was helping with chores around the house, or carving pumpkins on halloween. Condition good isbn 10 1596700696 isbn 9781596700697 seller. Terrible towel celebrates 45th anniversary cbs pittsburgh. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. Pittsburgh native and fantastic comedic actor jon daly talks about steelers announcers myron cope s affinity for using the nonsense phrase yoi and double y.
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