Munson had a full beard on his 1976 Hostess card. He won AL MVP later that year. The facial hair policy was put in place soon after Munson was photographed for that year's card.

After nearly 50 years of maintaining their no-beard policy, the team has decided to loosen the reins on facial hair. The New York Yankees are giving their players the green light for beards.

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 befor… ...

Through the six seasons he played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Williams maintained long hair and a beard, which is gone now while playing for the Yanks. Devin Williams managed to post a 1.25 ERA ...

History of Yankees' no-beard policy: George Steinbrenner's facial hair rules changed after nearly 50 years Steinbrenner's son, Hal, announced a major change on Friday morning By Mike Axisa ...