John Beam’s Tragic Demise Makes Dan Lanning Break His Silence with an Emotional Admission

For nearly fifty years, beloved coach John Beam helped his students turn their lives around. A sunshine presence across the Oakland campus, he brought life to the campus with his larger-than-life persona, greeting everyone with the same warmth and love. Unfortunately, on Friday, the ‘Last Chance U’ Oakland legend bid farewell to his loved ones.

On Thursday afternoon, John Beam was sh-t in broad daylight at his field house on the Laney campus, sending shockwaves through the football community. “We are devastated that John Beam, our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, coach, mentor, and friend, has passed,” Beam’s family mourns his loss.

Condolences poured in from all across the nation over his sudden demise. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning honored him with a special tribute