The team is ending its longstanding policy on facial hair and will allow “well-groomed beards moving forward,” Hal Steinbrenner said.

The New York Yankees have long stood for tradition, enforcing stricter rules than any other MLB team followed by legends such as Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Damon himself.

Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams had to shave. So did Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. But now Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and the rest of the current New York Yankees roster will be allowed ...