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Oakland mourns John Beam

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Why legendary coach John Beam meant so much to Oakland

“It’s time to leave,” Beam, who died Friday, told me in the same, forceful, intense tone that was his trademark.

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Coach John Beam dies after being shot at Laney College: Police

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Legendary Oakland coach John Beam dies after Laney College shooting; suspect arrested, police say

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US football coach featured on Netflix dies after on-campus shooting

Former American football coach John Beam, who was featured in Netflix series Last Chance U, has died after being shot.

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Outpouring of support for beloved Oakland football coach John Beam

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“Last Chance U” coach John Beam dies at 66 after being shot on campus

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John Beam: 'Last Chance U' coach dies after being shot on campus of Oakland's Laney College

Beam is a well-known figure in the Bay Area football community, and his efforts were documented on "Last Chance U" in 2020.

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‘Last Chance U’ Coach John Beam Dies After Being Shot On Laney College Campus

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Coach John Beam, beloved staple of Oakland sports, dies from gunshot wound

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Arrest made in fatal shooting of John Beam, football coach featured in Netflix's 'Last Chance U'

A suspect was arrested in connection to the shooting of “Last Chance U” athletic director and retired football coach John Beam, the Oakland Police Department said Friday. Beam was in critical condition Thursday night following the shooting at the Laney College Fieldhouse, the Peralta Community College District said.

The Press Democrat

How local sports community is remembering Oakland icon John Beam

John Beam’s death has rocked everyone who knew or knew about him. From professional sports to high school sports, the outpouring of admiration and love for the 66-year-old former Oakland football coach who was gunned down on Thursday at Laney College and died Friday has been non-stop.