Youth football coach who lost eyesight in shooting inspires kids at Englewood's Ogden Park

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A coach at Ogden Park in Englewood teaches a lot more than just the game of football.

Three years ago, James Bell was shot in the temple and left for dead.
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Miraculously, Bell didn't lose his life, but he did lose his eyesight.

That doesn't him from creating a better vision for youth in Chicago.
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Bell spoke with ABC7 about his experience coaching football for the Ogden Park Vikings after losing his sight in that tragic shooting.
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