Former Laney star Nahshon Wright makes emotional interception in memory of John Beam

Nahshon Wright said Beam “meant the world to me.” When his father, Jamal Wright, was shot and killed in December 2017 in San Jose, Beam stepped into a father role for Wright and his brother,

Bears CB Nahshon Wright pays tribute to late coach John Beam after interception

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26), center, prays after making an interception during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. Wright was honoring his late junior-college coach John Beam.

Coach John Beam, featured in Netflix's 'Last Chance U,' shot at Laney College, suspect at large: Officials

Authorities are working to locate the shooting suspect, described as a man wearing dark clothing, police said.

What local sports community is saying about John Beam’s death

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.
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