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New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees announced a change to their facial hair policy, allowing 'well-groomed beards' after 49 years of prohibition.
Hal Steinbrenner stated that the decision comes after discussions with former and current players about the policy.
This policy change means the Yankees will no longer have the most prohibitive facial hair rules in Major League Baseball.

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ABS-CBN

MLB: Yankees change facial hair policy to allow 'well-groomed beards' | ABS-CBN Sports

It's a hair-raising situation, but the New York Yankees have had to face facts.

2 hours ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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ABC Australia

Yankees mocked over press conference announcing reversal of beard ban

The New York Yankees will allow beards for the first time in 49 years, after owner Hal Steinbrenner removed a policy implemented by his father at the Major League Baseball club in 1976.

3 hours ago·Australia

Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed

TAMPA, Florida — 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. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. He called the ban “outdated” and “somewhat unreasonable.” READ: Yankees have minted …

4 hours ago·Manila, Philippines

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MSNBC

The Yankees are letting players wear beards — it's about time

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said players can now wear "well-groomed beards," ending a tradition that was created by his father George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.

6 hours ago·United States

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The Western Journal

Yankees Make Stunning Change to Team Rule That's Been Around Since the '70s

The New York Yankees will have a new look after the team jettisoned its ban on facial hair, which had been in place since the 1970s. “In recent weeks, I […] The post Yankees Make Stunning Change to Team Rule That's Been Around Since the '70s appeared first on The Western Journal.

7 hours ago·Phoenix, United States

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Gerrit Cole details parameters of Yankees' facial hair rule change

ThePatriotLight - TAMPA – Aaron Boone went from having to police stubble to having to determine what qualifies as a “well-groomed” beard. But general manager Brian Cashman offered the Yankees a comparison of what their new beards should not look like after the organization announced on Friday it is changing its longstanding facial hair policy. “The only information we were offered from Cash is we’re not trying to look like Duck Dynasty,” Gerrit …

8 hours ago

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