Sean Tuohy | Sean Tuohy Sr Bio | Wiki
Sean Tuohy is a noted American sports commentator and restaurateur. He was a college basketball player at the University of Mississippi in the 1980s. He was featured in Michael Lewis’ 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, and its 2009 feature film adaptation, The Blind Side along with his wife Leigh Anne Tuohy.
Sean Tuohy Age
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States on November 23, 1959. Tuohy is 64 years old. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday every year on November 23.
Sean Tuohy Height
He is a man of tall stature. Tuohy stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in ( approx. 1.85m ).
Sean Tuohy Parents
He was born to his supportive parents in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the USA. Tuohy holds American nationality and is of Irish descent and was raised Catholic. His parents are Mida (Michell) and Edward “Skeets” Tuohy. His father Edward is a basketball coach at the Isidore Newman School, in New Orleans, where the Tuohy Gymnasium is named in his honor.
Leigh Anne And Sean Tuohy
He is married to his loving wife American businesswoman and interior designer, Leigh Anne Tuohy in 1982. Leigh and Tuohy met at the University of Mississippi where he was a basketball player for the Ole Miss Rebels. Leigh is an interior designer who has designed for clients and author of Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving and Turn Around. The duo are parents of two children Collins Tuohy and Sean Tuohy Jr. Sean Jr played guard for the Loyola Greyhounds. The couple also adopted former NFL player Michael Oher when he was 17. His daughter Colins is co-owner of Whimsy Cookie Company, which sells custom-order decorative sugar cookies. She is also an active board member of her parents’ The Making it Happens Foundation.
Sean Tuohy Education | Ole Miss
He studied at Isidore Newman. After graduating, he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds to play baseball but turned down the offer to attend college. Tuohy joined the University of Mississippi. During his time, he was a member of the Mississippi Alpha chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Sean Tuohy Basketball | Ole Miss Basketball
He was a basketball player for the Ole Miss Rebels where he led the Ole Miss Rebels to their first SEC men’s basketball tournament championship in 1981. He was named All-SEC in each of his four seasons and was named to the All-Century SEC team. Moreover, holds the record for single-season assists in the Southeastern Conference with 260.
In addition, Tuohy is only the fourth basketball player ever chosen to the Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame. In 1982, he was drafted by the NBA’s New Jersey Nets with the 218th pick (Round 10). However, he opted to continue his career overseas before returning to the U.S. to be with his father in his final days.
Sean Tuohy Taco Bell |Restaurants | Business
He owned 115 fast food franchises, including those of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silver’s along with his wife Leigh. However, he currently owns 11, having sold the majority in six separate transactions.
Sean Tuohy Blind Side | The Blind Side
Tuohy was portrayed by Tim McGraw as Michael’s adoptive father in the 2009 American sports drama film, The Blind Side. The movie is the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis. The movie is about the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who overcame an impoverished upbringing to play in the NFL with the help of Leigh and Tuohy
Sean Tuohy House
Leigh and Tuohy reside in Memphis, Tennessee where they purchased a 5,100-square-foot East Memphis home in March 2018 for $800,000. The house was built in 1993 and it has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Moreover, the couple also owns four other Shelby County residences.
Sean Tuohy Mephis Grizzlies
Tuohy has also been a broadcaster for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA since 2001. He also has seven years of experience as an analyst for radio broadcasts at Ole Miss, as well as national broadcasts for Westwood One and CBS Radio.
Sean Tuohy Book
Tuohy and his wife co-authored the book, In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving, which was released in July 2010. In the book, Tuohys take us on an extraordinary journey of faith and love and teach us unforgettable lessons about the power of giving. The book has 288 pages published by Henry Holt and Company.
Sean Tuohy Net Worth
Tuohy is a noted American sports commentator and restaurateur who through his businesses, has earned a decent fortune. His net worth is $100 Million.
How Did Sean Tuohy Make His Money
Tuohy and his wife owned 115 fast food franchises where he sold most of them remaining with 11 food franchises. He has also been a broadcaster for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA since 2001.
Who Is Sean Tuohy
Tuohy is a 64-year-old American sports commentator and restaurateur. He was a college basketball player at the University of Mississippi in the 1980s. He was featured in Michael Lewis’ 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, and its 2009 feature film adaptation, The Blind Side along with his wife Leigh Anne Tuohy. His net worth is $100 Million.
Does Sean Tuohy Still Own Taco Bell
He owned 115 fast food franchises, including those of Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silver’s. He now has 11 food franchises as he sold the majority in six separate transactions.
Tuohy’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @Tuohy12