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South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52

December 16, 2025

Steve Taneyhill, a former quarterback for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, has passed away at the age of 52. The university confirmed his death, which occurred in his sleep, and highlighted his achievements, including his induction into their Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 and being named Freshman of the Year in 1992.

South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52

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Steve Taneyhill died at the age of 52.
He played for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1992 to 1995.
Taneyhill was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was recognized as Freshman of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1992.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.

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South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52

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South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52

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