Hal Steinbrenner, the franchise’s current general manager, stressed that this is an opportune time to review and modernize the team’s guidelines, allowing athletes to express their individuality
The, the team with the most titles in Major League Baseball (), decided to revoke the ban on beards for their players, a standard that has been in force for five decades. This rule, which prevented the use of facial hair, was established in 1976 by the then owner George Steinbrenner, with the aim of maintaining the discipline within the team. Hal Steinbrenner, the franchise’s current general manager, reported the new policy after dialogues with former players and current cast members. He pointed out that this is an opportune time to revise and modernize the team’s guidelines, allowing athletes to express their individuality.
With the new standard, players will be able to use beards as long as they are well cared for. This change represents a significant evolution in team culture, which has always been known for their rigor to the appearance of athletes. Over the years, many players have adapted to the rule, but some, such as Brian Wilson and David Price, have chosen not to join Yankees due to this restriction.
Since 2009, Yankees has not been able to win the World Series, which may have influenced the decision to review their internal policies.
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Posted by Fernando Dias
