Brittany Rambo James reads a poem to the crowd who gathered to celebrate the life of her grandfather John Barnett Rambo at the Cornerstone Church in Long Beach, CA, on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

The plot sees John Rambo, a former U.S. Green Beret, traveling through a rural town in Washington state, where the sheriff judges Rambo on his scruffy appearance, seeing him as a nuisance.

Legendary John Rambo, one of the greatest athletes in Long Beach sports history who also was a hero and mentor to thousands of youngsters, has died. He was 78.

John Rambo, former LBSU hoops player and 1964 Olympic bronze medalist in the high jump, surrounded by his daughters. from left, Samantha Rambo and Donyan Morgan; and Krystal Perry, the daughter of ...

Between attending Poly and Long Beach State University, John Rambo was enrolled at Long Beach City College and was inducted into the LBCC Hall of Champions in 2002. Rambo was also known for allowing ...

Olympian John Rambo was a sports legend in Long Beach who dedicated his life to mentoring students through youth sports. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 50°F.