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Terry Beasley (born February 5, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a former American football player. He played collegiately at Auburn where he earned varsity credits 1969-1971. In his college career, Beasley amassed 141 receptions, 2,507 yards and 29 touchdowns. He was an All-American as a wide receiver in 1970 and 1971. He led the Southeastern Conference in receptions, receiving yards and scoring in 1970 with 52 receptions, 1,051 receiving yards and 72 points. Beasley was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
Beasley was selected in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, with whom he spent the duration of his short professional career before injuries forced his retirement following the 1975 season.
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- Described as "a boy wonder" by Georgia coach Vince Dooley following his 130 yards and 2 touchdowns against UGA in 1971.
- Named the College Pass Receiver of the Year by the Columbus, Ohio Touchdown Club in 1971.
