Terry Beasley....

[GH2001]

Not sure if this was posted yet but....

The man is in bad shape. In ICU in Bham. Severe pain, seizures, brain can't control a lot of his autonomous system correctly. Not a good situation. Feel so bad for the guy. Class act.


http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/05/auburn_legend_terry_beasley_fi.html

Auburn legend Terry Beasley is still fighting, even when it seems the easiest thing to do is give up.

The former Auburn split end owns nearly every Auburn receiving record after a three-year career that spanned from 1969-71 and resulted in two All-American seasons, and a three-year career in the NFL.

But Beasley's body took a beating during those short few years on the field with the Tigers and as the San Francisco 49ers' first round draft pick in 1972. He suffered at least 19 concussions during his college and NFL days, forcing him to step away from the game before he was ready to call it quits.

Today, the 63-year-old is in the intensive care unit at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, where medication is keeping pain under control -- but not completely at bay. He checked into the hospital "two-and-a-half weeks ago," when the pain became unbearable and seizures more frequent, his son, Trenton Beasley, told AL.com.

"Just a week ago, I mean, the pain management was so bad he was not wanting to live any more," Trenton Beasley said. "He was telling people, 'This is it, I can't take it any more. I don't want to be here.'"


Former Auburn wide receiver Terry Beasley still holds most of the school's receiving records. (File photo)
Beasley caught 141 passes for 2,507 yards and 29 touchdowns during his three-year career at Auburn. He was Pat Sullivan's favorite receiver and still holds school records for career receiving yards, touchdowns, single-season touchdown catches and ranks third all-time in total receptions.

Trenton Beasley believes the health problems his father began experiencing 20 years ago are a direct result of the repeated punishment his body and brain suffered as a receiver in college and the NFL.

"It's real trying for us right now but we're all just trying to rally the Auburn people and keep as much family as we can around him and be as supportive as possible," Trenton Beasley said.

Terry Beasley and his wife, Marlene, are listed as plaintiffs, along with dozens of other NFL players, in Anderson vs. National Football League et al, which says the former Auburn star suffered "multiple past traumatic brain injuries with symptoms including but not limited to, memory loss, headaches, anxiety and sleeplessness."

Marlene, a nurse, first met Terry when his symptoms popped up in the 1990s.

Terry Beasley has lived most of his life without complaint. The "country boy," as his son calls him, wouldn't even take aspirin 20-plus years ago. But that was before the seizures and the incessant screams of pain and multiple surgeries to repair his knees.

"He never talked like that," Trenton Beasley said. "The pain was just so bad and we got up there and we started yelling at doctors. No, you need to treat the pain. It's in the brain."

The family is attempting to reach the NFL for guidance and a doctor specializing in health problems resulting from concussions.

"His brain can't keep up with him," Trenton Beasley said.

His heartbeat at the hospital hovers at 40 beats per minute and his lungs struggle to produce oxygen, which has affected his pacemaker, the son says. He can hardly open his eyes because of the medication, but he does manage to respond verbally to family members.

He's also grateful for the support from fans and former teammates. Trenton Beasley provides regular updates of his father's condition on Facebook.

"The out-pouring of support that started from that web page has turned his mindset completely around to where he's wanting to fight some more," Trenton Beasley said.

Auburn athletics director Jay Jacobs talked to Beasley's wife, Marlene, on Thursday afternoon, and asked fans on Twitter to pray and send notes of encouragement to Room 392 at the Brookwood Medical Center.

When he does go home, Terry Beasley will need 24-hour assistance from a nurse, Trenton Beasley said, but doctors have are not sure when that day will arrive.

AL.com reporter Joel A. Erickson contributed to this report.

And he sees the support by the auburn fans....

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/05/auburn_legend_terry_beasleys_s.html

[bottomfeeder]

Every AU fan/alumni that's worth their salt has lent some kind of support for this legend. He's in bad shape and Bo knows along with Pat. I contacted Sanford's athletic department three days ago and left a message for Pat. A friend of mine contacted Morgan Jackson three days ago, who called and told her father Bo. Bo was in the Portland airport to meet with Nike that day, but everyone pretty much knows Terry isn't doing well.

I found out on Facebook through the fan page.

[bottomfeeder]

http://www.nevertoyieldfoundation.com/2013/support-for-88/

[Saniflush]

http://www.nevertoyieldfoundation.com/2013/support-for-88/

Good article

[GH2001]

Good article

Agree


Very good.

[WiregrassTiger]

TB's situation and many others make me wonder if it's a sport that's really worth it. I love it and there's nothing like going to JHS but seeing how some of my friends and others have wound up makes me not want any of my kids to play.

[AU_Tiger_2000]

TB's situation and many others make me wonder if it's a sport that's really worth it. I love it and there's nothing like going to JHS but seeing how some of my friends and others have wound up makes me not want any of my kids to play.

I remember when I played football I enjoyed about 20% of it (this is just high school, don't want to be misrepresentin'), when I played basketball in high school I enjoyed about 99% of it.  My wife is way more gung-ho about our son playing football than I am, I'm just trying to get my daughter (she towers over every other kid in her 2nd grade class) to work on her jumper.  I've got her making about 40% out to about 10 feet on an 8 foot goal.

[Snaggletiger]

I remember when I played football I enjoyed about 20% of it (this is just high school, don't want to be misrepresentin'), when I played basketball in high school I enjoyed about 99% of it.  My wife is way more gung-ho about our son playing football than I am, I'm just trying to get my daughter (she towers over every other kid in her 2nd grade class) to work on her jumper.  I've got her making about 40% out to about 10 feet on an 8 foot goal.

I played football into 10th grade.  That team had a butt-load of guys who signed D1 scholarships, including AU quarterback, Charlie Trotman, Alabama O-lineman, Mike Brock, Georgia O-Lineman, James Brown etc.  Many more.  Long story short, I was a tackling dummy, with an emphasis on dummy.  Baseball quickly became my sport of choice. 

[bottomfeeder]

I played football into 10th grade.  That team had a butt-load of guys who signed D1 scholarships, including AU quarterback, Charlie Trotman, Alabama O-lineman, Mike Brock, Georgia O-Lineman, James Brown etc.  Many more.  Long story short, I was a tackling dummy, with an emphasis on dummy.  Baseball quickly became my sport of choice.

Unless a kid is a natural, I would pursue other avenues with respect to sports. Like golf, swimming, and other non-contact sports. For the most part, I too was a tackling dummy. I can't say it was a waste of time, but looking back, I wished I had done something else with my time. Thinking about doing line drills in a old Riddell suspension helmet gives me headaches.

[GH2001]

I remember when I played football I enjoyed about 20% of it (this is just high school, don't want to be misrepresentin'), when I played basketball in high school I enjoyed about 99% of it.

This^^^. I resemble that remark.

Still enjoy basketball to this day.

[Godfather]

Thats why I'm working on my 3 year olds back swing.

[WiregrassTiger]

Thats why I'm working on my 3 year olds back swing.

Earl Woods left you a blueprint. Try to keep him off the hookers and shanks. Good luck at Stanford.

[Saniflush]

Earl Woods left you a blueprint. Try to keep him off the hookers and shanks.

Those are for daddy.  You notice Tiger couldn't have any till his old man died.

[AUownsU]

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/06/auburn_legend_terry_beasley_he.html

Looks like he improving somewhat and is getting to go home.

[bottomfeeder]

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/06/auburn_legend_terry_beasley_he.html

Looks like he improving somewhat and is getting to go home.

Yes, he's out of the hospital and seems to be feeling better. It's got to be struggle to live with that kind of problem.