The news came somewhat late for reliever Devin Williams, who had to shave the beard a few weeks ago after the New York Yankees acquire their services via change from the Milwaukee brewers; However, the right will have the opportunity to make it grow again, thanks to the modification made by the most winning team of the World Series with respect to its traditional policy on facial hair.
Hal Steinbrenner, general director of the New York team, announced Friday that players and members of the coaching staff may “have well -arranged beards from now on.”
Williams, recognized as one of the best reliefs of recent years in the Major Leagueshe acknowledged after the exchange that he had not shaved his beard completely at least about six years.
“In recent weeks, I have spoken with a large number of former Yankee players and players – several times – to know their perspectives about our facial hair and personal toilet policy,” Steinbrenner explained in a statement. “I appreciate your sincere and diverse comments. These recent conversations are an extension of an internal dialogue that has been ongoing for several years,” he added.
In the end, the Executive said that the final decision fell on his shoulders and that is why he opted for the modification.
“Ultimately, the final decision corresponds to me and after a careful consideration, we have decided to modify our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well -arranged beards from now on. It is the right time to leave behind the family comfort of our former policy.”
Rule history
The Yankee personal hygiene policy dates back to the purchase of the team by the late George M. Steinbrenner. According to the legend, he originated in 1973, when the expropientary observed his team in the first baseline during the inaugural day against the then Cleveland Indians.
At that time, it was said that Steinbrenner could not recognize the players for their faces and, instead, he noticed his hair and facial hair. Then, he scored the numbers of the players on a paper and sent it to the manager on duty, Ralph Houk, ordering them to cut their hair.
