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The New York Yankees are changing course from a long-standing tradition of banning beards and will allow players to sport beards that are deemed properly groomed.
Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, son of deceased Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, released a statement addressing the “alteration of Yankees facial hair policy.”
Steinbrenner said that in recent weeks he spoke to many current and former Yankees from different eras to get their perspective on the team’s “long-standing facial hair and grooming policy.”
The Yankees have traditionally banned players from having beards or long hair, a tradition that dates back to the 1970s, according to the New York Times.
George Steinbrenner reportedly started the policy because he believed neater facial hair would increase the professionalism and discipline levels of his players. The Yankees’ policy was deemed among the most strict of any rules of its kind in the sports world and therefore was one of the most famous team policies.
Hal Steinbrenner said ongoing internal dialogue had been taking place for “several years,” but the decision ultimately lands at his feet. He revealed in his statement that he…
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