Indeed! I recall a high school freshman thus bearded. A no BS full, cleanly trimmed beard. He looked awesome. Played a Guard position on the football team, and could usually buy beer. Unbelievable, today.
LOL. Both my boomer parents had beer procurers, boys with profuse natural fur. I have heard some of the PG-rated stories of how they raised funds, organized parties, and gratefully rewarded their hairy agents. This would have been long before carding. Body hair was the thicket...er, ticket.