Phil Petty, who is a former University of South Carolina quarterback has been pronounced dead on Thursday, 21st, 2022.
What happened to Phil Petty?
Phil Petty’s cause of death is not yet out. Phil Petty died Thursday. He was 43 years old. Petty was a three-year starter at quarterback under coach Lou Holtz at South Carolina and led the Gamecocks to back-to-back Outback Bowl victories against Ohio State during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Even though there is no official report about his death, some claim he died due to an overdose. On Thursday, an unexpected illness took the life of South Carolina football legend Phil Petty at the age of 43. His passing has left Gamecock Nation in a state of mourning.
The team went from having a record of 0-11 in 1999 to 8-4 in 2000 under his direction, which is the most significant single-season improvement in the history of NCAA Division I. His death was a shock to anyone who knew him.