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Whether you're in Pittsburgh or across the globe, we invite you to kick off the season with the annual Steelers Run and Walk! This year, you can join us wherever you wave your Terrible Towel with options in-person or virtually!
The race is the major fundraiser for the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and features a 3.1-mile level course on the North Shore highlighted by a spectacular finish on the Acrisure Stadium warning track.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, voted the greatest moment in Steelers and NFL history, Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris will be the event's honorary captain this year!
IN-PERSON: Saturday, September 3rd
VIRTUAL: Thursday, September 1st - Friday, September 16th
Register now before the price increases on August 4th!
$55 for the Steelers Run and Walk
$20 for the Kids Fun Run
All registrants will receive the following:
- Automatic entry to win autographed prizes and a VIP Trip to our home opener vs. the New England Patriots
- A commemorative 2022 finisher's medal & t-shirt
Proceeds will benefit the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and the Chuck Noll Foundation.****
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The Terrible Towel is a rally towel associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL). The Terrible Towel has spread in popularity; for example, fans take their Towel to famous sites while on vacation. The Towel has been taken to the peak of Mount Everest, and even into space on the International Space Station. It is widely recognized as a symbol of the Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh.[1][2]
Proceeds from sales of the Towel have raised over US$6 million for Allegheny Valley School, which cares for people with mental disabilities and physical disabilities. The Terrible Towel is credited with being the first "rally towel" and its success has given rise to similar products promoting other teams.[3]
Numerous versions have been produced; almost all are black and gold in color with the words "Myron Cope's Official The Terrible Towel" printed on the front. In October 2009 a pink Terrible Towel was introduced to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, counterfeit rally towels were made or sold on the secondary market. As of January 2021, a lawsuit is still pending.*
Original commercially marketed Terrible Towel, sold exclusively by Gimbel's Department Store, 1976
In 1975 the Steelers won the AFC Central title and qualified for the playoffs. WTAE was the team's flagship radio station. Two weeks prior to the Steelers' first playoff game, WTAE's Vice President and General Manager, Ted J. Atkins, and President of Sales, Larry Garrett, said that they needed the assistance of Myron Cope, the Steelers radio broadcaster, in inventing a "gimmick" which would attract sponsors to his daily commentaries and talk show.[2] Initially, Cope did not want to participate, saying "I am not a gimmick guy, never have been a gimmick guy."[4] However, after Garrett's suggestion that a successful gimmick would be good leverage for a raise in Cope's upcoming contract renewal, Cope replied, "I'm a gimmick guy."[4][5]
The three men, along with other radio station advertising personnel, began brainstorming ideas.[4] One idea, a black mask including coach Chuck Noll's motto "Whatever it takes", was deemed too expensive.[4] Cope said the gimmick should be something "lightweight and portable and already owned by just about every fan."[4] Garrett suggested using towels. Cope agreed, suggesting the words "The Terrible Towel" be printed on the front.[4] It was agreed that the towels would be gold or yellow, with the writing in black—the colors of the Steelers. Franklin C. Snyder, who was head of WTAE's radio and television stations, held the final approval of the idea. He approved the idea on the stipulation that black towels would also be allowed, in order to avoid accusations of racism from the FCC; Cope and Garrett agreed.[6]
In the weeks leading up to the game, Cope advertised the idea of the towel to fans on the radio and evening television news, using the phrase "The Terrible Towel is poised to strike!"[4] However, Atkins grew nervous that fans would think the towel was a jinx if the Steelers lost the game.[6] Cope agreed to poll players on their view of the towel. Linebacker Jack Ham told Cope, "I think your idea stinks";[6] Ernie "Fats" Holmes was also against the idea.[6] Also against the idea of the Towel was Andy Russell, who mirrored Cope's original thoughts, "We're not a gimmick team. We've never been a gimmick team."[6] Cope simply replied, "Russell, you're sick."[7] Growing nervous about the negative feedback, Cope, who had already advertised the towel on the news multiple times, polled the rest of the players with a "banana-republic vote".[6]
I found Terry Bradshaw seated on a stool at his locker, reading the farm reports. "How do you feel about the Terrible Towel?" I asked him.
He looked up and said, "Huh?"
I check him off as a yes...I reported back to Ted Atkins that the Steelers overwhelmingly approved of the Towel.
Myron Cope, Double Yoi![6]..........CHECK OUT THE REST ON WIKI....TERRIBLE TOWEL
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***As the Pirates flip the calendar and head into September, the final phase of the season will be all about growth. Zach Thompson, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz each have different levels of experience in the Majors, but they’ll all have the chance to continue to develop their games down the stretch.
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***As the Pirates flip the calendar and head into September, the final phase of the season will be all about growth. Zach Thompson, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz each have different levels of experience in the Majors, but they’ll all have the chance to continue to develop their games down the stretch.
There were some ups and some downs from those players in the Pirates’ 6-1 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon at American Family Field. With Pittsburgh out of postseason contention with 32 games left on the schedule, seeing improvement from certain players is important.
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