Wednesday’s violent attack in New Orleans has claimed the lives of at least 10 people, and one of those victims is former Princeton football player Tiger Bech.
Bech, a New Orleans native, played for Princeton from 2016 to 2018 and was an All-Ivy League kick returner. During his three-year career, he caught 53 passes for 825 yards with three touchdowns.
He graduated from college in 2021 and pursued a career in finance. He was working as a stockbroker in New York City, but traveled back to Louisiana for the holidays.
Bech was also the older brother of current TCU wide receiver Jack Bech.
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Jack shared the news of his brother’s death on X with a message of tribute.
“I will always love you brother! You inspired me every day, now you can be with me every moment. I have this family shirt, don’t worry. This is for us,” the TCU player wrote.
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The suspect who allegedly carried out the attack drove into a crowd at a New Year’s celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens. The suspect has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar by the FBI.
Princeton Tigers wide receiver Tiger Bech (7) is tackled by Pennsylvania Quakers running back Hunter Hayes (8) during a game between the Penn Quakers and the Princeton Tigers on Nov. 17, 2018, in Powers Field in Princeton, New Jersey. (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He Sugar bowl 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans was postponed after the attack.
The FBI is also working to determine “the subject’s possible associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations,” after an ISIS flag was found on the truck. Weapons and a possible improvised explosive device were located inside the suspect’s vehicle, and other possible improvised explosive devices were also located in the French Quarter.
