The New York Yankees have ended their longstanding beard ban, originally enacted 49 years ago by George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner indicated that the decision was made to aid player recruitment as the Yankees strive to win their first World Series title since 2009. The policy, which required a disciplined team image, has been re-evaluated in light of the team's current competitive goals, underscoring that the focus is now squarely on success on the field rather than maintaining a clean-cut appearance.
Current owner Hal Steinbrenner acknowledged the change is aimed at improving player recruitment, emphasizing that winning is a priority over previous team image policies.
Hal Steinbrenner reflected on his father's military background, stating that George Steinbrenner's policy was about discipline, but now winning is the foremost concern.
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