Born in Washington, D.C., Beall was a standout pitcher in the minor leagues before his contract was sold by the Rochester Red Wings of the International League to the New York Yankees in August 1924 for $50,000. He was used sparingly at the major league level, usually in relief. He made appearances with the Yankees from 1924 through 1927, and was a member of the 1927 New York Yankees, a team often considered the greatest ever -- though he only pitched one inning that year (May 30 against the Philadelphia Athletics).. That was Beall\'s final appearance as a Yankee; two years later, he appeared in three games for the Washington Senators to close out his major league career.\n', '

Beall is remembered as having one of the greatest curveballs in the history of baseball, though his lack of control prevented him from becoming a great pitcher. Teammate Babe Ruth noted that Beall possessed the "greatest curveball I ever saw."\n', '

Beall died in Suitland, Maryland on January 28, 1959.\n', '

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