On Friday, the New York Yankees announced a policy change that allows players and uniformed staff to wear well-groomed beards, marking a shift from a nearly 50-year ban imposed by George Steinbrenner. Current managing partner Hal Steinbrenner stated the decision was overdue, reflecting changing societal norms and discussions with players. The historic policy, aimed at maintaining discipline, faced criticism and had influenced player decisions regarding team affiliations. New guidelines for facial hair grooming will be clarified in the near future, emphasizing a tidy appearance.
"This generation you know the vast majority of 20[s], 30s into the 40s men in this country have beards ... it is a part of who these younger men are. It's a part of their character."
"The anti-facial hair stance has faced its share of criticism. It was even a deal breaker for some Major League Baseball (MLB) players in whether they joined certain teams."
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