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47-656: It was established in 1960 to care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; when the Pittsburgh Home for Babies, an orphanage, closed, the Allegheny Valley School accepted the 10 children with intellectual disabilities who had been there. In 1983, Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope founded the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix to raise funds for the Allegheny Valley School and The Autism Society of Pittsburgh. Cope said "My son, who

94-629: A big part of the community. The mascot is currently the Blue Devil, which has occasionally stirred controversy. Congressman Chris Deluzio represents the area in the United States House of Representatives as a part of Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district . Mt. Lebanon is in District 42 of the Pennsylvania Senate and is represented by Wayne Fontana . Mt. Lebanon is in District 42 of

141-571: A color analyst for the Pittsburgh Panthers . In 1987, he was named by the Hearst Corporation as a noted literary achiever, along with Mark Twain , Jack London , Frederic Remington , Walter Winchell , and Sidney Sheldon . At its 50th anniversary, Sports Illustrated selected Cope's profile of Howard Cosell as one of the 50 best written works ever published in the magazine. Cope married Mildred Lindberg of Charleston in 1965, and

188-477: A household in the township was $ 60,783, and the median income for a family was $ 79,744 (these figures had risen to $ 73,765 and $ 98,731 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 56,183 versus $ 37,008 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,652. About 2.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. A large portion of Mt. Lebanon

235-636: A local sportswriter wrote, Had the secret of the service and its site not been kept, ... tens of thousands would have descended on the Slater funeral home in Green Tree. Such was the affection for Cope, ... that the parkway in both directions would have been clogged. Greentree and Cochran roads, the two main arteries leading to the funeral home, would have been parking lots. Cope received many awards and honors, including: Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania Mt. Lebanon (locally / ˈ l ɛ b . ə . n ə n / )

282-574: A lot from riding in the car with Cope for away games, Cope primarily rode with him because he allowed Cope to smoke cigarettes in the car. Ilkin would eventually serve as a de facto replacement for Cope following Cope's retirement. Like other sports announcers in Pittsburgh, particularly Penguins commentator Mike Lange and the late Pirates announcer Bob Prince , Cope had a repertoire of unique catchphrases employed in his broadcasts, such as "Mmm-Hah!" (when he loses his train of thought, or forgets

329-433: A player's name) and "Okel Dokel" (his version of "okey dokey"). Cope often used Yiddish expressions, especially "Feh!" and "Yoi!" (sometimes multiplied as "Double Yoi" or rarely "Triple Yoi"). Cope also created nicknames for many players and opposing teams. It was Cope who popularized "The Bus" as a nickname for former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis , "Jack Splat" for Jack Lambert , and he gave Kordell Stewart

376-474: A regulation size ice rink and recreation building located adjacent to Mt. Lebanon Park on Cedar Blvd. Mt. Lebanon also boasts one of the oldest public golf courses in western Pennsylvania and has several tennis and basketball courts which are open year-round. Other recreational facilities include a Sand volleyball court, bocce courts, platform tennis, a plethora of picnic pavilions and over eight children's playgrounds. Mt. Lebanon School District's sports teams are

423-567: A series of television commentaries on WTAE-TV saw Cope calling himself "Doctor Cope" and wearing a white lab coat while pretending to examine the opposing team's strengths and weaknesses. His predictor was known as the "Cope-ra-scope." In his last seven years, Cope would work alongside former Steelers offensive tackle Tunch Ilkin in the booth and help groom him for his own broadcasting career. Ilkin, upon his own retirement in 2021 due to complications from ALS (which he would later die from on September 4, 2021), later joked that while he learned

470-527: A two-man broadcast team. On October 31, 2005, Cope was honored for his lifetime accomplishments at halftime of the contest between the Steelers and the Ravens. In addition, the Steelers produced a special commemorative edition Terrible Towel with his familiar expressions printed on it. As seen on the towel, production was limited to 35,000 towels, representing 35 years of service to the Steelers. Later that season when

517-478: Is a township with home rule status in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 34,075 at the 2020 census . It is a suburb of Pittsburgh . Established in 1912 as Mount Lebanon, the township was a farming community. With the arrival of the first streetcar lines and the development of the first real estate subdivision, both in 1901, it became a streetcar suburb , offering residents

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564-480: Is an affluent subdivision , with streets designed to follow the natural contours of the land. Future Governor James H. Duff helped found Virginia Manor in 1929. As of the census of 2000, there were 33,017 people, 13,610 households, and 9,023 families residing in the township. The population density was 5,457.2 inhabitants per square mile (2,107.0/km ). There were 14,089 housing units at an average density of 2,328.7 per square mile (899.1/km ). The racial makeup of

611-554: Is in Uptown Mt. Lebanon; the adjacent Dormont Junction and Castle Shannon stations are in neighboring municipalities. And as of the census of 2000, there were 33,017 people living in Mt. Lebanon. In 1971, Muhammad Ali attempted to purchase a home in Virginia Manor, but racial discrimination prevented him from doing so. However, some residents have claimed that the rejection was due to

658-501: Is listed as the Mt. Lebanon Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places . The district contains 3,341 contributing buildings and 21 contributing sites. Most of the buildings (89%) are residential, though two commercial areas are included. The district is a significant example of the transition from a rural agricultural area to a suburb made possible first by the trolley/streetcar , c.  1901 , and later by

705-727: Is one high school: Mt. Lebanon High School . The district has won multiple National Blue Ribbon School awards. The high school was rated as one of the Top 500 high schools in the United States by Newsweek in 2000 and 1st in Western Pennsylvania by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2005. Keystone Oaks High School is physically located in Mt. Lebanon but serving the adjacent communities of Greentree , Dormont and Castle Shannon . Seton-La Salle Catholic High School , and

752-654: Is with Scott Township . To the south are the two towns which, due to their comparable size and affluence, are most often compared with Mt. Lebanon: Upper St. Clair to the southwest and Bethel Park to the southeast. To the east is Castle Shannon , and finally, to the east-northeast is Baldwin Township (not to be confused with the Borough of Baldwin ). Uptown Mt. Lebanon is the central business district and has Washington Rd. ( U.S. Rt. 19 Truck ) as its main thoroughfare. ( U.S. Rt. 19 Truck continues into Pittsburgh and back out into

799-721: The Daily Times , and by the summer of 1951, he was working for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Cope then became a freelance journalist, most notably for Sports Illustrated , the Saturday Evening Post , and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . In 1963, Cope received the E.P. Dutton Prize for "Best Magazine Sportswriting in the Nation", for a portrayal of Cassius Clay . Cope spent the 1983 college football season as

846-621: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is represented by Mt. Lebanon resident Dan Miller . The Mt. Lebanon government takes the form of a commission, made up of 5 commissioners - one from each of Mt. Lebanon's 5 wards. The district has seven elementary schools: Foster Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Howe Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Markham Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School. The two middle schools are Jefferson Middle School and Andrew W. Mellon Middle School. There

893-459: The "Mount Lebanon" name in 1909, but were opposed by residents of the future Mount Lebanon Township. In 1928, Mount Lebanon became the first First Class township in Pennsylvania to adopt the council–manager form of government and has had an appointed manager serving as the chief administrative officer since that time. Mount Lebanon was a farming community until the arrival of streetcar lines,

940-591: The 1920 and 1930 censuses, the township's population skyrocketed from 2,258 to 13,403. Today, Pittsburgh's mass transit agency, the Pittsburgh Regional Transit , or "PRT," operates a light rail system whose Red Line , which runs underneath Uptown Mt. Lebanon through the Mt. Lebanon Tunnel , merges with the Blue Line in Pittsburgh's Mt. Washington section. Mt. Lebanon's only platform station, Mt. Lebanon Station ,

987-456: The St. Bernard school, both Diocese of Pittsburgh schools, are also in Mt. Lebanon. The Mt. Lebanon Public Library, founded in 1932, is funded almost entirely by the municipality and county. Its home is a $ 4.2 million building, with shelves for 140,000 books, seats for 165 persons, and more than 50 public computers. When the building opened in 1997, it won an architectural design award and was featured in

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1034-544: The Terrible Towel have helped raise $ 6 million for the school. Cope announced his retirement from broadcasting on June 20, 2005, citing health concerns. Eight days later, it was announced that Cope was the recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award for "long-time exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football." Upon his retirement, the Steelers did not replace Cope, opting instead to downsize to

1081-518: The Terrible Towel. — Myron Cope on the invention of the Terrible Towel Cope played a large role in the invention of the Terrible Towel. Needing a way to excite the fans during a 1975 playoff game against the Baltimore Colts , Cope urged fans to take yellow dish towels to the game and wave them throughout. Originally, Cope wanted to sell rubber Jack Lambert masks, but realizing

1128-463: The ability to commute to Downtown Pittsburgh . Furthermore, the opening of the Liberty Tunnel in 1924 allowed easy automobile access to Pittsburgh. In 1975, the renamed Mt. Lebanon adopted one of the first home rule charters in Pennsylvania. The first European settlers arrived in 1773–1774, having purchased the land from the descendants of William Penn ; other pioneers soon bought land from

1175-473: The anticipated publicity and crowds which would result from the sale of the property to Ali. On May 21, 1974, the electorate approved a home rule charter , which took effect on January 1, 1975; as such, the community is no longer governed under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Township Code. Mount Lebanon became one of the first municipalities in Pennsylvania to adopt a home rule charter. In

1222-495: The automobile in the 1920s and 1930s with the opening of the Liberty Tubes in 1924. The boundaries of the district include those areas that were developed between 1874 and c.  1945 . Mt. Lebanon provides many recreational opportunities for its residents. Fifteen parks are scattered over 200 acres (0.81 km ) throughout the community. In addition to the parks, there is an Olympic size swimming pool, open in summer, and

1269-569: The broadcast booth. Cope's most notable catch phrase was "yoi" / ˈ j ɔɪ / . He helped popularize the Terrible Towel , a rally towel associated with the Steelers. In 1996, Cope gave the rights to the towel to Allegheny Valley School , which has received more than $ 6 million in proceeds from towel sales. Cope was the first football announcer inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame . Cope's autobiography , Double Yoi! ,

1316-482: The charter, the official name of the municipality became Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania; the word "Mount" is abbreviated in all government documents, although the U.S. Postal Service continues to use "Mount." Mt. Lebanon is located at 40°22′30″N 80°3′0″W  /  40.37500°N 80.05000°W  / 40.37500; -80.05000 (40.375, -80.05). According to the United States Census Bureau ,

1363-660: The city's northern suburbs and beyond.) Uptown Mt. Lebanon is one of the more built up central business districts outside of Pittsburgh, featuring numerous coffee shops, small galleries, pizzerias, and clothing boutiques. The neighborhood is organized as The Uptown Mt. Lebanon Business and Professional Association. There are sizable business districts along the borders with Upper St. Clair and Castle Shannon, as well. Neighborhoods within Mt. Lebanon include: Beverly Heights, Cedarhurst Manor, Hoodridge Hilands, Mission Hills, Sunset Hills, Virginia Manor, Twin Hills, and Woodridge. Virginia Manor

1410-521: The couple moved to Mt. Lebanon . In 1972, the Copes moved to nearby Upper St. Clair . Mildred died on September 20, 1994. In 1999, Cope moved back to Mt. Lebanon, to a condo in the Woodridge neighborhood. He remained there until his final days, when he entered a Mt. Lebanon nursing home. Cope had three children, Elizabeth, Martha Ann, and Daniel. Martha Ann died shortly after her birth. His son, Daniel,

1457-519: The first line to Pittsburgh opening on July 1, 1901 followed by a second in 1924. After the arrival of the streetcar lines, which enabled daily commuting to and from Downtown Pittsburgh , Mount Lebanon became a streetcar suburb , with the first real estate subdivision being laid out in November 1901. Further, the opening of the Liberty Tubes in 1924 allowed easy automobile access to Pittsburgh. Between

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1504-724: The high costs for the masks, opted for the inexpensive option for the Terrible Towel. The Terrible Towel has gained much popularity since its invention and "is arguably the best-known fan symbol of any major pro sports team". The catchphrase is: "The Terrible Towel is poised to strike, and so are The Steelers." In 1996, Cope gave the rights to The Terrible Towel to the Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis , Pennsylvania. The school provides care for more than 900 people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities , including Cope's son who has severe autism . Proceeds from

1551-467: The local sporting events of the Pittsburgh Panthers college basketball team. Two days after his death, hundreds of people gathered in heavy snow in front of the Pittsburgh City Hall to honor Cope; included in the ceremony was one minute of silent Terrible Towel waving. His funeral, which was held on February 29, 2008, was private. Due to Cope's large impact on the Pittsburgh area, Bob Smizik ,

1598-403: The nickname "Slash." Cope also used the term "Cincinnati Bungles" to describe their division rivals , known during the 1990s for a string of bad seasons and numerous draft busts. Myron also used terms such as "Brownies," "Birdies," "Yonkos," "Cryboys," and "Redfaces" for the football teams from Cleveland , Baltimore , Denver , Dallas , Washington, D.C. , in respective order. Cope

1645-598: The school. In 2000, the Western Center , a state-run facility for disabled persons, closed and some residents were moved to the Allegheny Valley School. In 2008, Allegheny Valley School was acquired by NHS Human Services. As of 2013, it was serving more than 900 children, adults and senior citizens; residents have a variety of physical disabilities, medical complications, behavioral management needs. Myron Cope Myron Sidney Kopelman (January 23, 1929 – February 27, 2008), known professionally as Myron Cope ,

1692-399: The state government. In 1912, Mount Lebanon Township was incorporated as a "First Class Township" under Pennsylvania state law. It had formerly been a part of Scott Township , which in turn traces its origins to the long-defunct St. Clair Township . Mount Lebanon was not named for two Cedar of Lebanon trees that were planted in 1850 on Washington Road near the top of Bower Hill Road, but

1739-429: The team advanced to Super Bowl XL , many Steelers fans wanted Cope to come out of retirement just to call " The one for the thumb ." Cope declined partially for health reasons and partially to enjoy retirement. A longtime heavy smoker , Cope died of respiratory failure at a Mt. Lebanon nursing home on the morning of February 27, 2008. In the days following his death, many ceremonies were held in his honor, including

1786-403: The township has a total area of 6.06 square miles (15.7 km ), all land. Mt. Lebanon is a highly affluent suburb of Pittsburgh 7 miles (11 km) south of the city's downtown. There are two small borders with Pittsburgh neighborhoods to the northeast ( Brookline ) and north ( Banksville ). The remainder of the northeast border is with the borough of Dormont . The entire western border

1833-562: The township was 96.21% White , 0.61% Black , 0.07% Native American , 2.29% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.18% from other races , and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. There were 13,610 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who

1880-448: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 42 years. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% were 18 to 24, 26.9% were 25 to 44, 25.4% were 45 to 64, and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males. The median income for

1927-466: Was an American sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster. He is best known for being " the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers ". Cope was a color commentator for the Steelers' radio broadcasts for 35 years. He was known for his distinctive, higher-pitched nasally voice with an identifiable Pittsburgh accent , idiosyncratic speech pattern, and a level of excitement rarely exhibited in

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1974-400: Was born brain-damaged and can neither speak nor otherwise function normally, has lived at Allegheny Valley School since 1982. For my late wife Mildred and me, Allegheny Valley School was a Godsend. My son is happy and is cared for with expertise, understanding and love." In 1996, Cope gave the rights to the Terrible Towel to the Allegheny Valley School, the proceeds from which continue to fund

2021-457: Was born with severe autism ; he has lived most of his life at the Allegheny Valley School , an institution specializing in intellectual developmental disabilities. Cope devoted much of his time and energy to Pittsburgh causes addressing autism, and spoke candidly about his experiences as the parent of a child with autism and his efforts to better educate the public at large about autism. In 1968, Cope began doing daily sports commentaries on what

2068-428: Was named after the area from which they came, Mount Lebanon , due to the similarities between the two landscapes. Prior to the incorporation of the township, the "Mount Lebanon" name was used for the area of Upper St. Clair Township near the cedar trees. In the 1880s, a post office located near the transplanted cedar trees was named "Mount Lebanon". Incorporators of neighboring Dormont Borough initially tried to use

2115-417: Was noted for accusing future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente of being "baseball's champion hypochondriac". I said, what we need is something that everybody already has, so it doesn't cost a dime. So I says, 'We'll urge people to bring out to the game gold or black towels,' then I'll tell people if you don't have a yellow, black or gold towel, buy one. And if you don't want to buy one, dye one. We'll call this

2162-556: Was published in 2002 . Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , to Jewish parents of Lithuanian ancestry, Cope graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1947 and was inducted into their alumni hall of fame in 2009. He also graduated from the University of Pittsburgh . He was originally a journalist before becoming a broadcaster. His first job as a journalist was in Erie, Pennsylvania , with

2209-613: Was then WTAE-AM radio in Pittsburgh. His unique nasal voice, with a distinctive Pittsburgh area accent, was noticed by the Steelers' brass, and he made his debut as a member of the Steelers' radio team in 1970 . During Cope's 35-year broadcasting career with the Steelers—the second longest term with a single team in NFL history, he was accompanied by only two play-by-play announcers: Jack Fleming , with whom he broadcast until 1994, and Bill Hillgrove . In keeping with his comic personality,

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