The New York Yankees have officially lifted their decades-long ban on beards, a policy that was initially put in place by former owner George Steinbrenner 49 years ago. The decision to allow players and uniformed personnel to sport well-groomed beards was announced by current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of George Steinbrenner, before the team's spring training opener.
Hal Steinbrenner revealed that he had consulted with numerous former and current Yankees from various eras to gather their perspectives on the team's facial hair and grooming policy. This change comes after ongoing internal discussions that have been taking place for several years within the organization.
