AUBURN, Alabama Terry Beasley, an Auburn standout receiver and former 49ers first-round choice who is now inducted into the
College Football Hall of Fame, passed away, reportedly by suicide, according to authorities. He was seventy-three.
Dennis Russell, the coroner for St. Clair County, stated that Beasley was pronounced dead on Wednesday at roughly 5:15 p.m.
According to Moody Police Chief Reece Smith, a possible suicide is being looked at in this case.
Smith stated on Thursday, “We got a call at 5:20 (Wednesday) afternoon and officers found Mr. Beasley with what looked to be a self-
inflicted gunshot wound.”
Alongside Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Pat Sullivan, Beasley, who for decades had suffered from the aftereffects of an
estimated 17 concussions throughout his playing career, was named to the 1970 and 1971 All-America teams. After three years of play,
he finished with 2,507 yards and 29 touchdowns, which still holds the school receiving records.
Beasley was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 1972 draft. During his three seasons with the 49ers, he caught 38 passes for
570 yards before retiring due to injury in 1975. Later on, he was a plaintiff in a brain injury lawsuit against the NFL. 2016 saw its
resolution.
In the case, Beasley claimed that injuries he sustained playing football had caused him to have migraines, anxiety, insomnia, and
memory loss.
In 2002, Beasley received his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Only three Auburn football jerseys have been retired:
Bo Jackson’s No. 34, Sullivan’s No. 7, and his No. 88.
“Beasley was the guy who made that whole passing game go,” according to former Auburn athletic director and director of sports
information David Housel. “Pat Sullivan was the leader, the quarterback, and the Heisman Trophy winner.” “He is a legend from
Auburn.” He will serve as the benchmark for all other Auburn receivers.
In addition, Beasley has the records for Auburn’s most touchdown catches in a season (6), career (12), and consecutive games (8).
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