Beamon was born in Oakland, California, where he graduated from McClymonds High School. He made his debut with the Orioles in September 1956, pitching a four-hit, 1–0 shutout against the New York Yankees at Memorial Stadium. He did strike out nine batters in the process, including Billy Martin three times.\n', '

Besides, Beamon played from 1953 through 1961 for eight different teams in nine Minor League seasons, going 89-69 with a 3.76 ERA in 226 pitching appearances.\n', '

In between, Beamon played winter ball with the Leones del Caracas club of the Venezuelan Winter League in the 1957–1958 season. He posted a 9-6 record with 55 strikeouts and a 2.49 ERA in 130 innings, leading the league in ERA, while tying with Magallanes\' Ramón Monzant for the most wins.\n', '

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