PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Viewed objectively, it's just a 16-by-23-inch piece of yellow terrycloth emblazoned with black writing. No Pittsburgh Steelers fan would tolerate such a pedestrian description ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed on Thursday that the 50th anniversary Terrible Towel will drop on July 1 at 10 a.m EST. Only 5,000 towels were created, so it is a limited edition product. Team ...

Cope recalled, "Nearing kickoff, the Steelers gathered in their tunnel for introductions, whereupon the crowd exploded—and suddenly, by my estimation, 30,000 Terrible Towels twirled from the ...

On Twitter, the official Steelers Pro Shop account posted a picture of a 50th anniversary Terrible Towel that will be fully revealed next week. You won't want to miss this one 😉 pic.twitter.com ...

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.

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.

The Steelers beat the Colts that day 28-10, cementing the Terrible Towel in Steelers lore. Had Pittsburgh lost the game that day, who knows what would have become of the Terrible Towel.