According to authorities, Terry Beasley, a former standout receiver for Auburn and member of the College Football
Hall of Fame, died by apparent suicide. 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 spent decades dealing with the
aftermath of many concussions sustained during his playing career, was named to the All-America team in 1970 and
1971. After three years of play, he finished with 2,507 yards and 29 touchdowns, which still holds the school receiving
records.
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).
In 1972, Beasley was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the draft. Before retiring from the NFL
in 1975 due to injuries, he played three seasons. He then filed a case against the NFL about the impact of brain
damage. 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.
