For the first time in 49 years, the Yankees have done away with their anti-facial hair policy. New York players will be ...

The Yankees have done away with their 49-year-old policy against facial hair. New York players will be allowed to sport 'well-groomed beards.' ...

George Steinbrenner, Hal's father and the Yankees owner from 1973-2010, introduced the previous facial-hair policy — no long hair or beards — in 1976.

Many Marlins sported facial hair last season. Among the players who have had to give up their beard is 23-year-old ace Jose Fernandez , who shaved after he reported to camp. "I'm afraid I'm going ...

The facial hair policy dated back to 1976. It was antiquated, had been for quite some time, and now George's son Hal has decided to amend it. It's not gone completely, beards must be well-groomed ...