Who invented towel waving

The Terrible Towel was originally designed just with the playoffs in mind. But the Terrible Towel caught on like wildfire. Even the Terrible Towel, however, might not be the whole story of the origin of rally towels. Even before the Steelers adopted an official rally towel , some fans were already waving towels at sporting events.

Some people think that he may have been part of the inspiration for the Terrible Towel, but this would be quite difficult to verify. Many stores complained about getting stuck with mismatched sets of bathroom towels, having sold out of the hand towels but nothing else. So the Steelers created the official Terrible Towel, and the design has remained unchanged since. They turn the stands into a sea of yellow and black. In , the Steelers began a new pregame tradition.

Before each matchup, a celebrity steps onto the field to start the Terrible Towel Twirl before kickoff. This ceremony gets Steelers fans to start waving the towels in a truly unified demonstration.

While some traditions are cute and fun, others are a little more sinister, like the Terrible Towel Curse. Sign up and get all of our posts sent directly to your inbox! We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Connect with us. You may like. Aqua Blue. Blue Stripe. Charcoal Grey. Dark Brown. Gold Stripe.

Hot Pink. Hunter Green. Medium Blue. Navy Blue. Royal Blue. Silver Grey. Other Categories Wholesale Towels. What Is a Rally Towel? What Is the History of the Rally Towel? The Terrible Towel The Pittsburgh Steelers were the first football team to hand out rally towels to their fans. But it doesn't stop there. Here are some other ways of using rally towels for sports.

Bowling leagues: Bowlers can use these towels to clean and wipe off dirty — and sometimes a little sweaty — bowling balls. Gymnastics or cheerleading: Gymnasts and cheerleaders can use them as hand towels to wipe their hands or faces. Gym and fitness: Fitness buffs can always use towels to clean equipment or wick away sweat.

Marathoners and racers: Runners can use rally towels for staying cool during long runs. Other Rally Towel Uses Rally towels come in handy in many other scenarios, too. Personal use: Mop up spills on the spot, or use instead of paper towels for household chores. Equipment use: Wipe away sweat or moisture for a better grip, or remove grass or dirt stuck in a ball. Family reunions: Use as a giveaway at your next family reunion. Pet care: Absorb water after baths, or clean up muddy footprints on a rainy day.

Nail salons: Small towels are excellent for drying off guests' hands and feet after a manicure or pedicure. Vehicles: Use to clean and polish your vehicle.