South Carolina legendary quarterback Steve Taneyhill died on Dec. 15. A look back at some of his greatest moments.

Former South Carolina Gamecocks star quarterback Steve Taneyhill, a native of Altoona, Pa., has died. He was 52 years old. South Carolina announced Taneyhill’s death Monday morning. He had reportedly been battling cancer.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney got a text message on Steve Taneyhill’s passing Monday morning that “took my breath away.” Many in the Altoona sports community felt the same way. Taneyhill, one of the best athletes in Altoona Area High School history and a record-setting quarterback at South Carolina,

In 1992 South Carolina joined the SEC. A cocky long haired QB from Altoona, PA joined Carolina that same year. “Here he was and he showed up with this jet black convertible 5.0 GT Mustang with USC QB as his license plate,

The impact of former Gamecocks quarterback Steve Taneyhill is felt not only in Columbia, but across the state of South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina’s star quarterback, who captivated Columbia with his long, blond locks, has died.