The details are pretty perfect, although some diehard Steelers fans would argue that the black towel is a bastardization of the original yellow towel popularized in 1975 by broadcaster Myron Cope.

PITTSBURGH — A fan who called upon Steelers Nation has an update in the search for a missing Terrible Towel that holds more meaning than just a symbol of support for the black and gold.

Terrible Towels again are essential for any true Steelers fan. "Everyone just has to have a Terrible Towel," said Marcia Hellman, 45, who manages Mike Feinberg Co., a leading seller of ...

Since then, the towel has taken on a meaningful legacy for more than Steelers' fans. Cope gave the rights for "Myron Cope's the Official Terrible Towel" to the Allegheny Valley School in 1996.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave their "Terrible Towels" as their team beat the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL AFC championship football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.

On Dec. 27, 1975, The Terrible Towel debuted. It was the creation of legendary sports radio broadcaster Myron Cope, who worked for WTAE — the Pittsburgh Steelers’ flagship station.

Safe to say, new Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill is excited to be joining the black and gold. After news of Thornhill's one-year deal with Pittsburgh broke on Monday afternoon, the 29 ...

Steelers Nation, it's time to show us your black and gold spirit. Starting today, Steelers fans are encouraged to take part in the Towel Twirls Around the World. Fans can submit photos or videos of ...

Since 1975, Steelers fans have waved a bit of black and gold terrycloth to cheer on their guys. Terrible towels are selling fast in the Steel City. But there's still time to find one to wave and ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing some Irish flavor to the official Terrible Towel.Shamrock Terrible Towel has green lettering instead of black, with shamrock decorations.It's available for $9. ...

— -- CINCINNATI -- Don't touch the Terrible Towel. That was the message out of the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room after Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill pretended to rip the ...