The “New York, New York” tradition began in 1980, when former owner George Steinbrenner wrote Sinatra a letter to ask permission to play the tune as fans exited the stadium. A different rotation of Sinatra songs will now play after losses.

Another long-standing New York Yankees tradition is no more, as a team spokesperson confirmed that "New York, New York" will no longer play after losses at home.

The New York Yankees shocked the baseball world Friday when they announced their no facial hair policy — which stood since 1976 — was being revoked. More news: Former Yankees, Cubs All-Star Free Agent Acknowledges His Career Could Be Over "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,