A month to the day that Tiger Bech was killed within the New Orleans terror assault, his brother etched his identify in Senior Bowl historical past.
Jack Bech, a large receiver at TCU, caught the game-winning landing in Saturday’s Senior Bowl as time expired and was named the sport’s MVP.
“My brother has some wings on me. He gave them to me, and he let that each one happen. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tiger, nothing else however them. They’re the explanation I did what I did in the present day. I attribute all of it to them,” Jack stated after the sport.
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Jack Bech of TCU throughout Senior Bowl apply at Hancock Whitney Stadium Jan. 29, 2025, in Cell, Ala. (Derick E. Hingle/Getty Photographs)
Tiger, who performed faculty soccer at Princeton, was one of many 14 victims killed within the early hours of New Yr’s Day on Bourbon Avenue.
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The New Orleans native performed for Princeton from 2016-2018 and was an All-Ivy League kick returner. Throughout his three-year profession, he caught 53 passes for 825 yards with three touchdowns. He graduated from the college in 2021 and pursued a profession in finance.
He was working as a stockbroker in New York Metropolis however traveled again residence to Louisiana for the vacations.
Former Princeton soccer participant Tiger Bech, 27, was killed within the Bourbon Avenue assault. (2018 Beverly Schaefer by way of Princeton Athletics)
Jack stated whereas his success this week will hopefully enhance his draft inventory, he’d commerce all of it for a brotherly hug.
“It has been surreal simply to have the ability to come and be on this sport. It is a purpose you set for your self. But when I had the choice if I got here right here, had the worst week ever, destroy my draft inventory, however meaning I may hug my brother proper now, I might take that.
“However, on the flip aspect of that, I do not suppose I may have had the week that I had if all that would not have occurred. His wings have been on my aspect. Him and Jesus Christ are the explanations I used to be in a position to do all of this,” he stated.
Ex-Princeton soccer participant Tiger Bech pictured alongside household. (Fox Information )
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“All the large brother does in life is need to see his little brother succeed. He is been my position mannequin my complete life, the particular person I seemed as much as, the particular person I needed to be. He was the very best large brother I may ever ask for. My complete purpose in the remainder of my life is to dwell his legacy on.”
Jack was a part of the American staff that earned the 22-19 victory.
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