Start Spreadin 'The News: The New York Yankees bring a different major cultural change only a few days after announcing the policy of the Ballclub's policy' no beards'.
Over the past 45 years, at the end of every Yankee competition, the Frank Sinatra's iconic interpretation team would play the 'theme from New York, New York'.
Regardless of the outcome – victory or loss – the song tore out of the speakers in the Yankee Stadium. For years, fans pointed out how bizarre it was to have such an iconic song Soundtrack a defeat.
Now, in the midst of a wave of cultural change, the Yankees have decided to stop playing the song after losing.
The change started with spring training. When the Yankees lost 4-0 to the Detroit Tigers in George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, Sinatra played by the speakers.
But instead of 'New York, New York', it was a much more suitable choice for a defeat: another iconic ballad of the singer – 'That's Life'.
Fans will no longer leave Yankee Stadium on the sound of 'New York, New York' after losing
Since 1980 Frank has played Sinatra's iconic version of the melody after games, regardless of the result
But owner Hal Steinbrenner has made the choice to play different songs after losing Yankees
The Yankees confirmed this change in a statement from a spokesperson (via athletics): “This year we will run through a number of different songs after a loss of Yankees, none of them will be 'New York, New York'.”
The spokesperson added that there will be no specific number that the team plays after defeats.
Fans on social media responded positively to this news – with many saying that they felt 'weird' when 'New York, New York' played after defeats.
“This should have happened,” wrote a fan on X, formerly Twitter. Ny ny play after losing the [World Series] Was just embarrassing. '
One fan wrote 'bullying' while the other said: 'They listen to the fans. This is incredible. '
“I really love this change. Always felt weird from the stadium after a loss and hearing “New York, New York.” “That is life” is the perfect choice, “another fan posted.
Another said: “Finally! Long -term and good solution to keep Sinatra in rotation. '
A Yankees fan said sarcastically: “I appreciate the Yankees who listen to any fans suggestion, except” get a real third baseman “. “
Yankees -fans praised the decision of the team after years of fans who asked for a change
Yankees -owner George Steinbrenner wrote to Sinatra to ask permission to play the song
This change comes from the back of the Yankees who withdraw them 'no beards' policy
The Bronx bombers debuted the song in 1980. It served as the theme of the Martin Scorsese musical film 'New York, New York' that was released in 1977. The song was initially sung by Liza Minelli.
The version of Sinatra came in 1979 and was perhaps the most popular song in his repertoire and perhaps the most determining melody of New York City.
In 1980 George Steinbrenner of the Yankees of the Yankees owner wrote to Sinatra and asked him permission to play the song while fans left the original Yankee stage. Since then it has happened every year.
This choice comes after the current Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner – the son of George, who has run the team since his father's death in 2010 – decided to change the team's long -term policy that prohibits players and employees from growing beards.
HAL issued a statement on 21 February and said: 'In recent weeks I have spoken with a large number of former and current Yankees – span different eras – to generate their perspectives on our long -standing facial hair and care policy, and I appreciate them Sincere and varied feedback.
'These most recent conversations are an extension of the current internal dialogue that dates for several years. Ultimately, the final decision is based on me, and after great consideration we will change our expectations to enable our players and uniformed staff to have well -cared for beards.
“It's the right time to go beyond the familiar comfort of our former policy.”
