BREAKING: Former Princeton Wide Receiver Tiger Bech Identified as Victim of New Orleans Mass Truck Attack
A devastating loss has shaken the sports community, as former Princeton University wide receiver Tiger Bech was confirmed as one of the victims of the recent mass truck attack in New Orleans. Bech, a standout athlete and All-Ivy League performer, was just 28 years old when his life was tragically cut short.
According to Kim Broussard, athletic director at St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Bech suffered critical injuries in the attack and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday.
The news of Bech’s passing has sent shockwaves through the sports community, with friends, family, and former teammates mourning the loss of a talented young athlete. Bech’s impressive athletic career included twice earning All-Ivy League honors as a return specialist during his time at Princeton.
Bech’s promising future was not limited to his athletic achievements. After graduating from Princeton in 2021, he pursued a career in finance, working as a trader at Seaport Global, a New York brokerage firm.
The loss of Tiger Bech has left a profound impact on his family and friends, who remember him as a talented athlete, dedicated student, and kind and compassionate person. His younger brother, Jack Bech, a standout wide receiver at TCU, was extremely close to Tiger, and the family is now grappling with the devastating loss of their loved one.
As the investigation into the attack continues, the sports community is coming together to pay tribute to Tiger Bech and the other victims of the senseless act of violence. His memory will live on through the countless lives he touched, both on and off the field.
