The Yankees have done away with their 49-year-old policy against facial hair. New York players will be allowed to sport 'well-groomed beards.' ...

The New York Yankees have abandoned their half-century prohibition of beards, a policy that was archaic even from its infancy. Now I find myself strangely, unexpectedly bereft, stroking my own beard ...

George Steinbrenner instituted the policy in 1976, three years after he bought the team, when the fashion of the era saw long hair and unkempt beards became commonplace. Steinbrenner, a former member ...

The Yankees have acquired numerous players that have had to trim their long hair or shave their beards upon joining the team. Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole had long hair and a beard with the Houston ...

Nearly 50 years after New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner implemented a policy banning facial hair, the team made the shocking announcement to end what Hal Steinbrenner came to learn was an ...

Steinbrenner consulted with former and current players, team executives and people outside of baseball to determine if it was the right time to modify the Yankees’ facial hair policy.

When Williams was asked if he abide by the Yankees’ long-standing appearance policy ... All of the Yankees can grow beards. On the morning of the Yankees’ first spring game, owner Hal ...

The New York Yankees have amended their long-standing facial hair policy and will now allow "well-groomed beards," owner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The New York Yankees have amended their long-standing policy forbidding players from having facial hair.