A reader writes:
While hockey has a long history of beardage, I'd like to throw MLS goalie Matt Pickens into the mix. Pickens does not shave during the soccer season and his beard has become iconic with fans (see "Magic Beard" banner) and has earned the chant "Jesus Saves" for his work. During the playoffs last year, he was able to get most of the Colorado Rapids players to go bearded as well.
Another returns to hockey:
The gold standard in playoff beards was set by Lanny McDonald. In fact, growing a playoff beard is sometimes referred to as "getting on your Lanny McDonald." Here's an epic shot of him.
Another:
And Scott Niedermayer … look at that grey!!!
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