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24-02-2025
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Start spreading the news: Yankees will only play Sinatra's 'New York, New York' after home wins
The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George Steinbrenner in 1980. The Yankees said players and staff were tired of hearing a celebratory song following defeats. After Sunday's 4-0 spring training loss to Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees played Sinatra's 1966 recording of "That's Life," a 1963 song by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. The change occurred two days after the team ended the ban on beards imposed by Steinbrenner in 1976. The team said various songs will be used after losses. "New York, New York" first was played at the end of Yankees wins after Steinbrenner learned of Sinatra's version from a disc jockey at Le Club, a Manhattan restaurant and disco, former team media relations director Marty Appel told The New York Times in 2015. The song, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, was first sung by Liza Minnelli for the 1977 Martin Scorsese film "New York, New York" and Sinatra performed it in a Don Costa arrangement for his 1980 recording "Trilogy: Past Present Future." For several years, the Yankees alternated the Sinatra version after wins and the Minnelli version following defeats. In recent years, the Sinatra rendition has been played after all final outs. The Yankees said Friday they were ending their ban on beards, fearing the prohibition might hamper player recruitment. Hal Steinbrenner took over in 2008 as controlling owner from his father, who died in 2010. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience New York Yankees Major League Baseball recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
NBC Sports
24-02-2025
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- NBC Sports
Yankees will play Sinatra's ‘New York, New York' only after home wins, returning to original custom
TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the 'Theme From New York, New York' only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George Steinbrenner in 1980. The Yankees said players and staff were tired of hearing a celebratory song following defeats. After a 4-0 spring training loss to Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees played Sinatra's 1966 recording of 'That's Life,' a 1963 song by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. The change occurred two days after the team ended the ban on beards imposed by Steinbrenner in 1976. The team said various songs will be used after losses. 'New York, New York' first was played at the end of Yankees wins after Steinbrenner learned of Sinatra's version from a disc jockey at Le Club, a Manhattan restaurant and disco, former team media relations director Marty Appel told The New York Times in 2015. The song, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, was first sung by Liza Minnelli for the 1977 Martin Scorsese film 'New York, New York' and Sinatra performed it in a Don Costa arrangement for his 1980 recording 'Trilogy: Past Present Future.' For several years, the Yankees alternated the Sinatra version after wins and the Minnelli version following defeats. In recent years, the Sinatra rendition has been played after all final outs. The Yankees said they were ending their ban on beards, fearing the prohibition might hamper player recruitment. Hal Steinbrenner took over in 2008 as controlling owner from his father, who died in 2010.
Associated Press
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Yankees will play Sinatra's ‘New York, New York' only after home wins, returning to original custom
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the 'Theme From New York, New York' only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George Steinbrenner in 1980. The Yankees said players and staff were tired of hearing a celebratory song following defeats. After Sunday's 4-0 spring training loss to Detroit at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees played Sinatra's 1966 recording of 'That's Life,' a 1963 song by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon. The change occurred two days after the team ended the ban on beards imposed by Steinbrenner in 1976. The team said various songs will be used after losses. 'New York, New York' first was played at the end of Yankees wins after Steinbrenner learned of Sinatra's version from a disc jockey at Le Club, a Manhattan restaurant and disco, former team media relations director Marty Appel told The New York Times in 2015. The song, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, was first sung by Liza Minnelli for the 1977 Martin Scorsese film 'New York, New York' and Sinatra performed it in a Don Costa arrangement for his 1980 recording 'Trilogy: Past Present Future.' For several years, the Yankees alternated the Sinatra version after wins and the Minnelli version following defeats. In recent years, the Sinatra rendition has been played after all final outs. The Yankees said Friday they were ending their ban on beards, fearing the prohibition might hamper player recruitment. Hal Steinbrenner took over in 2008 as controlling owner from his father, who died in 2010. ___
Fox News
24-02-2025
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- Fox News
Yankees scrapping another long-standing tradition after beard policy revision
When Game 5 of the World Series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrating at Yankee Stadium, every fan of the pinstripes had to hear Frank Sinatra's timeless "New York, New York" ring out as they exited their seats. If losing the World Series was not enough, hearing that song, which is played win or loss at Yankee Stadium throughout the season, poured salt on the wound for some. Well, it seems that Yankees tradition will be no more, as a team spokesman confirmed to the New York Post on Sunday that "Theme From New York, New York" will not play after losses in the Bronx. Instead, a rotation of songs will be played after the Yankees lose at home. An example was Sinatra's iconic tune, "That's Life," which played after Sunday's spring training loss to the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees have been a team with long-standing tradition, and it remains that way. However, some tweaks to those traditions are being made, and the song blaring over the Yankee Stadium speakers is just the latest. The biggest change, which has been called for by many on and off the field, is a new facial hair policy. The move was considered stunning because, since 1976, facial hair other than a mustache was not allowed by any Yankees player, coach or staff member. Now, general managing partner Hal Steinbrenner announced on Friday that a "well-groomed" beard can be seen on a player, coach or staff member's face. "In recent weeks, I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees — spanning several eras — to elicit their perspectives on our longstanding facial hair and grooming policy, and I appreciate their earnest and varied feedback," Steinbrenner said in the statement. "These most recent conversations are an extension of ongoing internal dialogue that dates back several years. Ultimately, the final decision rests with me, and after great consideration, we will be amending our expectations to allow our players and uniformed personnel to have well-groomed beards moving forward. It is the appropriate time to move beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy." The Yankees' team manual used to read, "All players, coaches and male executives are forbidden to display any facial hair other than mustaches [except for religious reasons], and scalp hair may not be grown below the collar. Long sideburns and mutton chops are not specifically banned." Now, what exactly deems a well-groomed beard remains to be seen, but this is a big deal for the Yankees and its fan base – "seismic," as longtime play-by-play commentator Michael Kay put it. Yankees captain Aaron Judge, who said he would not be growing a beard despite the rule change, noted what Steinbrenner hinted at regarding players potentially not wanting to join the Yankees in free agency because of the no-beard rule. "I really didn't think it was that big of a deal until it got brought up the past couple weeks. I think the rule will be good. I think it'll help a lot of guys. If it gets us a couple more players that'll help us win games, everybody will be on board for that," Judge said. With the no-beard rule scrapped (to an extent), and no more upbeat Sinatra being played after a loss, the Yankees are heading into the 2025 season looking to get back to the World Series with a new look and feel. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
