I really doubt this has anything to do with some rule. If anyone can give me an example of a guy that got shelved because of facial hair, then I'd love to hear about it. Or clipped..that's even better.
Albert Anastasia -
after receiving numerous warnings, he was planning on having his fu manchu shaved off that day in the barber shop at the Park Central. Unfortunately, he didn't move fast enough.
You're absolutely right. Fucker was growing a beard!!! Finally we have closure.
IF this is in fact true, then quite the opposite, it shows that they dont "like" or didnt "like" facial hair.
Old timers, yes, there were certain rules for certain crews, familes, etc, about facial hair.
Today-No, these guys dont have any rules today it seems.