Former college football standout Tiger Beech was killed early Wednesday morning during the terrorist attack in New Orleans, his brother said. He was only 28 years old.
Beck, an all-conference kick returner for the Princeton Tigers, was in New Orleans on vacation when he was struck by a pickup truck that plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street around 3:15 a.m. local time.
He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was kept on life support until his family arrived at the facility, according to local agencies.
Beck played at Princeton from 2017-19 as a kicker and receiver … accounting for three touchdowns, 53 catches and 825 yards in his college career.
After his playing days, he pursued a career as a stockbroker in New York.
Bech’s brother Jack – who also played football at TCU and LSU; shared a heartbreaking tribute hours after the tragedy that killed at least 15 and injured dozens more… saying: “Love you always bro.”
“You inspired me everyday, now you can be with me every moment. I got this family, don’t worry. This is for us ❤️.”
Princeton coach Bob Surreys shared his condolences on the loss of the program’s former player … praising Beck for being the ultimate competitor.
“He was someone who somehow, like in key moments, just excelled and was full of energy, full of life,” he told ESPN.
It pickup truck driver — Shamsood-Dean Jabbar – was killed in a shootout with responding officers at the scene.The FBI is currently searching for potential accomplices.
As we previously reported, the Sugar Bowl, which was scheduled to go down Wednesday at the Caesars Superdome. has been postponed after the attack.
