New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow ‘well-groomed beards’

New York Yankees players will now be allowed to wear beards after the team announced the elimination of their long-standing grooming policy, deemed outdated and unreasonable by managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. The decision comes after years of discussions with former and current players, with Vice President JD Vance’s facial hair playing a role in the change. The policy, dating back to 1973, initially targeted famous players like Sparky Lyle and Thurman Munson, and has been criticized for potentially hindering the team’s ability to attract free agents and win championships.

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