The team’s decision to repeal a half-century rule banning beards reflects widespread post-pandemic changes on attire and appearance across U.S. businesses.

George Steinbrenner, banned beards for New York Yankees players, the current owner - his son - dropped the ban ahead of the spring training opener.

Cheer on the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field. Credit: Randee Daddona ...

For ages the New York Yankees have had a strict no-facial hair policy. But on Friday, the team decided that the policy will go the way of the dodo. This morning, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner ...