The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.
The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.
Yankees announced the facial policy during spring training in 1976, mandating no long hair or beards — mustaches were allowed.
After nearly 50 years, the Yankees have amended their longstanding facial hair policy to allow "well-groomed beards." The original policy, for Yankees players to be clean-shaven, was implemented by owner George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.
As recently as Monday, the New York Yankees left reminders on the clubhouse chair of each player to arrive clean-shaven the next morning for photo day.
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The Rays won’t have many more days like this at George M. Steinbrenner Field. When the team bus rolled in from Charlotte Sports Park on Friday morning, players and staff piled out and took a quick left turn into the visitor’s clubhouse.
Members of the media tour the newly renovated dining room at George M. Steinbrenner Field during New York Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida. February 13, 2025. Members of the media tour the New York Yankees batting cages at George M. Steinbrenner Field during spring training in Tampa, Florida. February 13, 2025.