George Beall ’59

George died Jan. 15, 2017, of brain cancer at his home in Naples, Fla., where he had retired. Before he retired, he had extended an exceptional family legacy in the state of Maryland.

The Bealls arrived in the colony of Maryland in the 17th century and never ceased to participate and contribute to public life. George’s father and brother both served in the U.S. Senate. George was the U.S. attorney for Maryland, whose prosecution of a political-corruption case resulted in the resignation and felony conviction equivalent of former Maryland Gov. and United States Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, giving George, in the words of The Washington Post, “a national reputation as a fearless political big game hunter.” Tiring of the limelight, George moved to the law firm of Hogan & Hartson, where, among other accomplishments, he was to shepherd the relocation of the Baltimore Ravens football team from Cleveland to Baltimore.

George came to Princeton from Phillips Exeter Academy, majored in history, dined at Ivy, and competed on the soccer and lacrosse teams, all in preparation for his exceptional life.

The class extends its sympathy to his wife, Carolyn; daughter Rebecca; stepchildren Jamie, Nicholas, and Tobey; 16 grandchildren; and his great-granddaughter.