Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers announcer Myron Cope has died at the age of 79-years-old in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  Cope holds the record for the longest broadcasting career in the NFL.

Cope’s tenure from 1970-2004 as the color analyst on the Steelers’ radio network is the longest in NFL history for a broadcaster with a single team and led to his induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2005.

“His memorable voice and unique broadcasting style became synonymous with Steelers football,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said Wednesday. “They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery and no Pittsburgh broadcaster was impersonated more than Myron.”

Steelers fans have lost one of their legends. Rest in Peace Myron!