Martin “Tiger” Peck and Jack Peck
Courtesy of Jack Beck/InstagramFormer Princeton football player Tiger Beach He was killed in the fatal truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Tiger, 27, was one of at least 15 people killed on Wednesday, January 1, when a car plowed into a group of holiday revelers on the popular street.
During his three-year career at Princeton from 2017-19, Tiger was a two-time Ivy League second baseman and also caught 53 passes for 825 yards with three touchdowns.
Tiger was the brother of TCU star wide receiver Jack Beckwho remembered his late older brother on social media after the attack.
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“Love you always, brother!” Jack, 22, wrote via X Wednesday. “You inspired me every day, and now you can be with me every moment. You've got this family T, don't worry. This is ours ❤️.”
Jack also posted about the tiger Via his Instagram storyHe described Tiger as his “best friend” and “role model.”
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Kyle Rivas/Getty Imagesin statement He was released by his university after the attack, and is the Princeton Tigers' football coach Bob Sorace He described his former player as “a tiger in every way.”
“A fierce competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate and a caring friend,” Sorace said. “Our last conversation was about how proud I am of the growth he has shown during his time at Princeton and the success he has achieved after graduation. My love goes out to the entire Bech family.”
Soras He told ESPN that he was texting with Tiger and Jack's father, MartinHe shared stories about his late son.
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“He might be the first Tiger to ever play for us, and that nickname described him as a competitor,” Sorace said. “He was someone who just kind of excelled, like in the big moments, he was full of energy, full of life.”
According to ESPN, Tiger was working as a stock broker in New York and was in New Orleans to celebrate the holidays.
“He is just beginning a successful career in the business world,” Sorace said. “There were two or three times we had career nights, and you could call him to tell him one day, and he would come and share his experiences as a young professional with our team.”
According to the New Orleans Police Department, at least 15 people were killed in the attack and dozens were injured. The FBI classified the incident as a “terrorist act.”
