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Article on the Yankees facial hair from the Athletic

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Yankees announce changes to team’s longstanding facial hair policy

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Volpe #11, Jasson Domínguez #24 and Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees talk during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

One of the most recognizable rules in all of sports is no longer. The New York Yankees announced Friday morning that they will allow “well-groomed beards” moving forward.

“In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees — spanning several eras — to elicit their perspectives on our longstanding facial hair and grooming policy, and I appreciate their earnest and varied feedback,” Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement.

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“These most recent conversations are an extension of ongoing internal dialogue that dates back several years. Ultimately 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. It is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy.”

The rule has been in place since 1976 when Hal’s father, George, instituted it for his club.

Players were allowed to have mustaches and hair that did not extend past the collar of their uniforms.

New Yankees closer Devin Williams showed up to report day with a full beard, took team pictures with noticeable facial hair and wasn’t happy about needing to shave. Now, he won’t have to worry about it moving forward.

This story will be updated.

 

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1 hour ago, petscii said:

I was going more hyperbole and alliteration than codeming you.  :)

Playing live poker and watching a dude lick his fingers and then put chips in a pot makes me think that world needs to be cleansed from orbit in sterilizing fire so I hear ya... 

Even If he hits 60 HR and has a sub 2.0 ERA?  

The fucking worst. Seems to be mainly old people. Or at least it is with the games i play in around here. 

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2 hours ago, Herpa Derpa said:

Will it hurt you or impact your life or self-worth in some way unknown by the rest of us?

No it will not hurt me in any way.

I can just have opinions in a frivolous impactful way.

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5 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

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Helobious has to be punching air right now. First Texas, now the Yanks!

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (AA for Marlins) have also made a statement

 

 

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5 hours ago, txhorns said:

I don't have a problem with facial hair as long as it is kept trimmed.  Don't want a DDA looking player out there playing for us.

you will get this and like it

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