The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 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.

The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner.

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team's spring training opener.“My dad was in the military. He believed that a team should look in a disciplined manner,

The New York Yankees made history Friday when they ditched their long standing policy on facial hair before their first spring training game.