The Yankees change a decades facial hair policy


New York Yankees are entering the 2025 season with a new appearance.

They have altered their long -standing facial hair policy, allowing players to now have “well arranged” beards.

The general managing partner of the Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner, announced the change in a publication to social networks on Friday.

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Hal Steinbrenner during a press conference at Yankee Stadium. (Jessica Alcheh-USA Today Sports)

“In recent weeks, I have spoken with a lot of previous and current yankees, which cover several times, to obtain their perspectives on our long facial hair policy and preparation preparation, and appreciate their serious and varied comments,” said Steinbrenner In the statement.

“These more recent conversations are an extension of the internal dialogue on the course that dates back several years. Ultimately, the final decision falls to me, and after a great consideration, we will modify our expectations of allowing our players and uniformed personnel arranged beards in the future.

The facial hair policy was established in the 1970s and became part of the team's manual for players in the future.

The Yankees star pushes the long -standing facial hair rule of the team to the edge, attracts the reaction of social networks

Devin Williams side by side

Devin Williams is stretching the Yankees facial hair rule. (IMAGN)

“All male players, coaches and executives are prohibited from showing any facial hair other than mustaches [except for religious reasons]And the scalp hair cannot be grown under the necklace, “the equipment manual is read through MLB.com.” Long sideways and lamb chops are not specifically prohibited. “

The Yankees acquired the stars of the star Devin Williams of the Milwaukee brewers in the low season.

The newest Yankees star initially appeared in spring training with its beard still intact, before later shaving.

Williams appeared with the beard stimulated conversations on social networks about whether long data policy needed to change.

The Yankees have acquired numerous players who have had to cut their long hair or shave the beards when joining the team.

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Gerrit Cole with Astros and Yankees

An image of Gerrit Cole's hair with the stars, compared to school hair with the Yankees. (IMAGN)

The pitcher As Gerrit Cole had long hair and a beard with Houston's stars, but shaved when he signed with the Yankees to adhere to politics.

Carlos Rodon, Alex Verdugo, Joey Gallo, Josh Donaldson, Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi and Paul Goldschmidt are among the many players who shaved their facial hair when joining the team.

Regardless of how Yankees play this next season, they will certainly look different in the field.

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