The New York Yankees have officially lifted their 50-year-old grooming policy that prohibited players from having beards or long hair. Team owner Hal Steinbrenner announced this change, which allows for well-groomed facial hair. This decision marks a departure from a tradition that dates back to the 1970s under George Steinbrenner's ownership, aimed at promoting professionalism. Hal consulted current and former players before deciding to amend the policy, a decision welcomed by some players who felt the rule was outdated. Don Mattingly, a notable figure in the team's history, previously faced lineup changes due to non-compliance with grooming standards.
After great consideration, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well-groomed beards moving forward.
The Yankees' beard policy was among the strictest... Hal Steinbrenner said he had consulted with a large number of former and current Yankees before changing the policy.
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