TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The New York Yankees have amended their long-standing policy forbidding players from having facial hair.

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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 ...

T he New York Yankees have amended their long-standing facial hair policy and will now allow "well-groomed beards," owner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday. "In recent weeks I have spoken to a ...