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Myron Cope, Pittsburgh Steelers color commentator, retires after a 35 year career

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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Myron Cope announcing his retirement at a press conference.

Myron Cope, a locally famous sports announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a National Football League team, has announced his retirement from the booth, effective immediately. Cope had a 35 year career announcing Steelers games with his familiar scratchy voice, often punctuated with unique Yiddish expressions, such as "Feh" and "Yoi", which brought delight to fans.

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  • Alan Robinson. Steelers Broadcaster Myron Cope Retires — Washington Post, June 21, 2005
  • Kristian McHenry. Pittsburgh Steelers announcer Myron Cope retires after 35 years — RealFootball365, June 22, 2005
  • NFL notes: Steelers' Myron Cope retiring from booth — Philadelphia Inquirer, June 22, 2005
  • Rob Rossi. Cope's place in booth will remain unfilled — Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 22, 2005
  • Mike Bires. He was sometimes a homer, sometimes zany, but Cope always spoke his mind — Beaver County Times, June 22, 2005
  • Steelers Broadcaster Myron Cope Retiring — KDKA, June 21, 2005


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