CONFIRM: Auburn football great star died of apparent suicide

Following the announcement of the passing of former Auburn football star Terry Beasley at the age of 73, there are now indications regarding the possible cause of his death. Reports suggest that the ex-wide receiver may have died by suicide. Moody (Alabama) Police Chief Reece Smith revealed that Beasley was discovered deceased in his residence, apparently due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Smith stated that the case is still being investigated, according to AL.com.

Beasley made a significant impact for Auburn from 1969 to 1971, earning unanimous All-American honors during the Tigers’ 1971 football season. He played as a wide receiver and formed a notable connection with eventual Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Pat Sullivan. In the 1971 season, Beasley recorded 55 receptions for 846 yards and scored 12 touchdowns, contributing to Auburn’s 9-2 record with victories over three top-10 ranked teams.

Terry Beasley, Auburn star who sued NFL over concussions, dies at 73 - The  Washington Post

His standout performance in 1970 included 52 receptions for 1,051 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading to All-SEC honors. Auburn achieved a 9-2 record that year, defeating Alabama. Beasley departed Auburn as the all-time leader in receiving yards (2,507) and touchdown catches (29), both of which are still school records.

Beasley holds additional school records, including eight consecutive games with a touchdown catch and a total of 12 100-yard receiving games. Selected as the No. 19 overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1972 NFL Draft, Beasley played professionally until 1975, when a series of concussions forced him into early retirement. He struggled with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) for the remainder of his life. Auburn has retired Beasley’s No. 88 jersey, alongside Sullivan’s No. 7 and Bo Jackson’s No. 34.

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