Princeton Athletics and the Princeton football program mourn the loss of Martin “Tiger” Bech ’21, who passed away in the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans this morning.
“There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached,” said Charles W. Caldwell Jr. ’25 Head Coach of Football Bob Surace. “He was a ‘Tiger’ in every way – a ferocious competitor with endless energy, a beloved teammate and a caring friend. Our last conversation was about how proud I was of the growth he showed during his time at Princeton and the success he was having after graduation. My love goes to the entire Bech family.”
Bech was a member of the 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams. He earned two All-Ivy honors as a return specialist for the Tigers including second-team accolades during Princeton’s first perfect season since 1964 in 2018. He also recorded 53 catches for 825 yards and three touchdowns as wide receiver during his career with Princeton.
