Before that playoff game in 1975 against the Baltimore Colts, Cope noted that there were fewer than a dozen original Terrible Towels on display at the stadium. Advertisement.

The new Terrible Towel features a stitched “Est. December 27, 1975” badge, which commemorates its inception 50 years ago. Additionally, each limited edition towel is numbered 1 to 5000.

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave Terrible Towels against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

It would be shocking if thousands of Terrible Towels aren't twirling in the dome out in Indianapolis. One of sports' most recognizable fan items should be on full display throughout the game.

The 2025 season will be a special one for the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Terrible Towel will celebrate its 50th birthday. President Art Rooney II says fans should be prepared to commemorate it.

Memories of Nov. 3, 2008, still eat at longtime Washington football fans. The infiltration of Pittsburgh Steelers fans, waving their yellow Terrible Towels and hollering loudly, forced Washington ...

The Terrible Towel appeared at St. Peter's Basilica following the election of Pope Leo XIV.