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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- The New York Yankees' facial hair and grooming policy, an infamous edict in place for nearly 50 years, was formally amended for the first time Friday. In a statement announcing the ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- The New York Yankees' facial hair and grooming policy, an infamous edict in place for nearly 50 years, was formally amended for the first time Friday. In a statement, Yankees owner ...

The New York Yankees have, at least, realized that their facial hair policy was archaic and have opted for a new rule within the clubhouse. After upholding perhaps the strangest policy in American ...

Feb 21 (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have altered their long-standing and strict facial hair policy, clearing the way for players to have well-groomed beards, the Major League Baseball team ...

"The final decision rests with me, and after great consideration, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well-groomed beards moving forward." ...