The Yankees have finally amended their policy to allow "well-groomed beards" ... but it's far too late for the hairstyles of these players.

After nearly 50 years, the Yankees have amended their longstanding facial hair policy to allow "well-groomed beards." The original policy, for Yankees players to be clean-shaven, was implemented by owner George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner ended a facial hair policy that had been in place since his father George Steinbrenner's ownership, which began in the 1970s.

Recognizable for his long hair, beard and mustache while helping the Boston Red Sox win the 2004 World Series, Damon looked like a different person with the Yankees from 2006-08.

For the first time in 49 years, the Yankees have done away with their anti-facial hair policy. New York players will be allowed to sport 'well-groomed beards.'