Oxford United legend Joey Beauchamp was found dead at his home, an inquest has heard.
The 50-year-old former footballer was identified by his brother at his home in Kingsway Drive, Kidlington, on 19 February.
A post-mortem examination found his cause of death was hanging, senior coroner for Oxfordshire Darren Salter said.
He adjourned the inquest ahead of a further hearing on 17 May.
In a statement after his death, Oxford United said Mr Beauchamp was one of its "greatest ever players".
A minute's applause was held at the club's last home game against Cambridge on Saturday, which the U's won 4-2.