Sean Tuohy is an American sports commentator, businessman, and former college basketball player
He gained prominence for his involvement in the life of Michael Oher, an impoverished teenager who went on to become a professional football player
Along with his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean adopted Oher and provided him with the support and guidance needed to succeed
Tuohy was born on November 23, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana
He attended the University of Mississippi on a basketball scholarship and became the school's all-time assist leader
After college, Tuohy played professional basketball briefly in Europe before transitioning into a successful career in business
In 1989, Tuohy married Leigh Anne and together they had two biological children, Collins and Sean Jr., and a daughter, Michael
While attending a private Christian school, Michael Oher crossed paths with the Tuohy family, who were deeply moved by his circumstances
They eventually brought Oher into their home and legally adopted him
The story of Oher's journey from poverty to professional sports became the basis for the 2006 book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" by Michael Lewis
The book was later adapted into a highly successful film titled "The Blind Side" (2009), where Sean Tuohy was portrayed by actor Tim McGraw
Tuohy currently works as a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies, covering NBA games alongside his longtime partner Pete Pranica
He is also actively involved in philanthropic efforts focused on education and childhood development
Overall, Sean Tuohy's life and involvement in Michael Oher's story exemplify the power of compassion, support, and determination in helping individuals overcome adversity and achieve their dreams.
Tuohy was born on November 23, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the University of Mississippi on a basketball scholarship and became the school's all-time assist leader. After college, Tuohy played professional basketball briefly in Europe before transitioning into a successful career in business. In 1989, Tuohy married Leigh Anne and together they had two biological children, Collins and Sean Jr. , and a daughter, Michael. While attending a private Christian school, Michael Oher crossed paths with the Tuohy family, who were deeply moved by his circumstances. They eventually brought Oher into their home and legally adopted him. The story of Oher's journey from poverty to professional sports became the basis for the 2006 book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" by Michael Lewis. The book was later adapted into a highly successful film titled "The Blind Side" (2009), where Sean Tuohy was portrayed by actor Tim McGraw. Tuohy currently works as a color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies, covering NBA games alongside his longtime partner Pete Pranica. He is also actively involved in philanthropic efforts focused on education and childhood development. Overall, Sean Tuohy's life and involvement in Michael Oher's story exemplify the power of compassion, support, and determination in helping individuals overcome adversity and achieve their dreams.