John Beam gave Oakland hope. The ‘Last Chance U’ coach’s death is a ‘gut punch’ to the city
- Posted on November 15, 2025
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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John Beam gave Oakland hope. The ‘Last Chance U’ coach’s death is a ‘gut punch’ to the city
It wasn’t just that John Beam had such success on the football field. For many young Oakland athletes, he was the first adult to make them believe a college education was even possible.
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