List of Awards and Honors
Cope received many awards and honors, including:
- 1963 - E.P. Dutton Prize for "Best Magazine Sportswriting in the Nation" for his portrayal of Cassius Clay
- 1987 - Named as a noted literary achiever by Hearst Corporation
- 2004 - His profile of Howard Cosell was selected as one of 50 all-time classic articles by Sports Illustrated
- 2005 - Became the first pro football announcer elected to the Radio Hall of Fame
- 2005 - Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award for long-time exceptional contributions to pro football in television and radio
- Held the title of "special contributor" at Sports Illustrated
- Served as a board member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Autism Society of America and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
- Co-founded the Myron Cope/Foge Fazio Golf Tournament for Autistic Children
- The only broadcaster appointed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Board of Selectors, serving for 10 years
- The asteroid 7835 Myroncope was named in his honor in 2008.
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