The New York Yankees are loosening their rules on facial hair and will allow \"well-groomed beards\" moving forward. George Steinbrenner instituted the rule in 1976. Players have been allowed to have mustaches and hair that didn\'t exceed the collar of their uniforms.
“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.
“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.”
Devin Williams showed up to report day with a full beard and wasn\'t happy about needing to shave.
