Philip Lutzenkirchen


Philip Lutzenkirchen was an American football tight end, who played at Auburn University, finishing his career as the school's all-time leading receiver in touchdowns among tight ends.

College career

Lutzenkirchen was a standout tight end at Auburn. He was a starter for the 2010 championship team. His senior season ended prematurely due to a hip injury. He ended his career with 59 receptions, 628 yards, and 14 touchdowns, which are the most in school history by a tight end.

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Death

Philip Lutzenkirchen and baseball player Joseph Ian Davis, the driver of the vehicle, were involved in a single-vehicle accident that resulted in their deaths on June 26, 2014 around 3 a.m. They both died at the scene while the two other passengers were just injured. Lutzenkirchen, who was in the back seat, registered a blood alcohol level of 0.377 while Davis registered a 0.17 which made them both legally drunk. Lutzenkirchen was ejected as a result of not wearing a seat belt.

Lutzie 43 Foundation

In the aftermath of Lutzenkirchen's death, his family set up a foundation, the Lutzie 43 Foundation. The Foundation offers a "43 Lessons to Legacy" character-building curriculum. Students who complete the program are eligible to apply for a scholarship.