He played for Surrey boys and England Youth before signing as an amateur for Tottenham Hotspur in 1960 and became a professional at the club in 1962.
By the start of the following season Danny Blanchflower had retired with Beal taking on the former captain's right half position.
Beal played in both League Cup winning sides against Aston Villa in 1970-71[1] and Norwich City in 1972-73.
Beal finished his career with Spurs in 1975 and made 420 appearances including three as substitute in all competitions, and scoring just one goal.
[2] After leaving Spurs he played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Crewe Alexandra, Los Angeles Aztecs[3] and Memphis Rogues.