TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George ...

The New York Yankees face the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 (2/26/25) at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team's spring training opener. View this post on ...

They feel it defines their character.” George Steinbrenner announced the facial policy during spring training in 1976, mandating no long hair or beards — mustaches were allowed. Players ...