Steve Taneyhill was an American businessman, football player, and high school football coach. He is best known for being the star quarterback for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks from 1992 to 1995.
Steve Taneyhill Biography
| Full Name | Steve Taneyhill |
| Nickname | Steve Taneyhill |
| Profession | Businessman, football player and high school football coach |
| Date of Birth | 21 July 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Date of Death | December 2025 |
| Place of Death | Update soon |
| Cause of Death | from a long illness |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | University of South Carolina |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Steve Taneyhill Age
Steve Taneyhill was born on 21 July 1973 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. He was 52 years old at the time of his death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Cancer.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Tabitha |
| Spouse/Wife | Tabitha Taneyhill |
| Children | Two sons |
Steve Taneyhill Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Debbie Taneyhill (former women’s basketball coach) |
Career
| Debut | College – University of South Carolina Gamecocks , 1992-95 |
| Awards | 2006 – Hal of Fame by University of South Carolina |
| Coaching career | Since 2006 |
Steve Taneyhill Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 186 cm In meters – 1.86 m In feet & inches – 6’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 100 kg In pounds – 221 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Steve Taneyhill Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1-2 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not fixed salary |
| Income Source | Playing career, coaching career, business, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Steve Taneyhill
- Steve Taneyhill was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA.
- He has a sister named Debbie, who is a former women’s basketball coach at George Mason University.
- After high school, he joined the University of South Carolina for his college career.
- At USC, he compiled 8,380 yards in total offense, completing 753 of 1245 passes.
- In 1992, Steve was named Freshman of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
- In 2006, he started his coaching career and led the Chesterfield High School team to the South Carolina state championship.
- He was one of the most beloved and charismatic South Carolina players of the SEC era.
- Steve Taneyhill’s 29 touchdown passes in 1995 remain a single-season program record.
- He once pretended to sign the Clemson tiger paw at midfield in Death Valley after a big win at Clemson in 1992.
- He was head coach at Cambridge Academy, Chesterfield, and Union County from 1998 to 2015.
- In 2015, he purchased the Group Therapy bar, located in Five Points.
- He has ownership of Prime Restaurant and Whiskey Lounge located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Steve Taneyhill died in December 2025, at the age of 52, after a long illness.
FAQ:
Who is Steve Taneyhill’s wife?
Until his death, Steve Taneyhill was married to Tabitha.
What was Steve Taneyhill’s net worth?
Steve Taneyhill has an estimated net worth of $1-2 million, as of 2025.
Does Steve Taneyhill have any children?
Steve Taneyhill has two sons with his wife, Tabitha.
What happened to Steve Taneyhill?
Steve Taneyhill died from a long illness in December 2025.