When did the Yankees start shaving?

1973
Even then, the Yankees’ facial grooming policy had become mainstream enough to be lampooned by an animated television sitcom. As the legend goes, its roots grew in 1973, when principal owner George M. Steinbrenner observed his team on the first-base line for Opening Day against the Cleveland Indians.

Can a player refuse to shave for the Yankees?

Since 1973, the New York Yankees Major League Baseball (MLB) club has enforced an appearance policy regulating how their players must be presented. It states that players must have their hair cut above the collar of their baseball jersey and no beards are permitted.

Why don t the Yankees have names on their uniforms?

If you’ve ever watched a Yankee game, you may have noticed that the players don’t have their names on the back of their jerseys. The addition of numbers made it so players could be easily identified, and if you didn’t know who they were, the team would sell you a program.

Why do so many baseball players have beards?

Facial hair is not only a sign of personal expression, but a way to engage fans. Major League Baseball has some of the most recognizable bears, mustaches, and other facial hair in its 117+ year history that fans have loved.

What sport can you not have a beard?

General secretary Robert Smith added – ‘We removed a similar rule a long time ago, It was only reasonable and common sense to lift it. ‘ However, while professional boxers can compete with facial hair, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) still prohibits boxers with beards or mustaches.

Who started the beard trend in baseball?

The trend actually dates back to September 2019 when MLB star baseball player Mike Fiers, the pitcher of the Oakland Athletics, pulled off the bizarre look only to get laughed at by his team. The look starts at one sideburn, runs down the jawline, loops around the mouth, and ends above the lip.