Citizens Bank Park is a baseball park located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the main league baseball city (MLB). It opened on April 3, 2004, and hosted the first regular season baseball game on April 12 of the same year, with the Phillies losing to the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1.
The average is built to replace the now destroyed Veteran Stadium (multipurpose soccer/baseball facility), and features natural grass and grimy playgrounds and a number of Philadelphia-style food shops, including some serving cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other regional specialties. The average is located at the northeast corner of the Sports Complex, which includes Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, and Xfinity Live !. The stadium's capacity is 43,305 seats.
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History
Planning
In 1999, the Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League joined fellow Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, in a bid to replace the Veterans Stadium and the Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh with a separate stadium. Pressure for a new stadium in Philadelphia increased after a fence collapsed on The Vet during the 1998 Navy Army Games, wounding eight cadets. The Pirates threatened to leave Pittsburgh in 1997, which helped convince the legislature to approve funding for the four proposed stadiums. While Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh approve the pact quickly, because the plan already exists at the time of legislative approval, the debate within Philadelphia's city leadership was made when Pittsburgh opened their stadium (PNC Park for the Pirates and Heinz Field for Steelers) in 2001. The Eagles agreed to the site a little southeast of the Veterans Stadium, which will become the Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles Stadium was built in an old warehouse location and celebrated its opening in August 2003.
The Phillies originally wanted a large city center similar to Baltimore, Denver, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and San Francisco. Various locations are proposed, initially on the streets of Broad and Spring Garden, Spring Garden and Delaware Avenue and next to 30th Street Station, where the main post office is located. The team and the city announced that the site would be on the 13th and Vine streets, right next to Interstate 676, within walking distance of downtown downtown. There was considerable support for the downtown park from business and labor and the city in general, but Chinatown city residents protested. The town and the team eventually settled in a building at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, in an old warehouse location like Lincoln Financial Field. In the years that followed, residents, fans and owners Bill Giles expressed regret that the new ball park was not located in the City Center. Regardless of location, the team made notes in 2010 for attendance (3,647,249 fans, 45,028 average) and sellouts (81), extending a successive date until July 2009 to 123 direct sales.
The new stadium was designed by EwingCole's Stanley Cole, who is the chief architect of the stadium. Disclosure of parks and ground-breaking ceremonies was conducted on June 28, 2001. Following the evening's match, the left-of-the-field pole location was unveiled at the start of the 4th of July fireworks. On June 17, 2003, Citizens Bank agreed with the team for a 25-year deal, US $ 95 million for naming rights and advertisements on air, radio broadcasts, publications and on-site facilities. The average was officially ended on August 12, 2003, and opened in April 2004.
Modify
Shortly after the park opened in 2004, bullpens were moved so that Phillies pitchers use lower pens and visitors use the top pen. This was done to give the Phillies pitcher a better view of the game and to protect them from heckling by rowdy fans. However, the team forgot to rewire the bullpen phone after the bullpens were moved; so during the first game, the break room coach must communicate with bullpens with hand signals.
In its first years, Citizens Bank Park allowed 218 home runs in 2004 and 201 in 2005. More than half of the home runs were left field. After the 2005 season, the left field wall was moved back 5 feet (1.5 m).
Even with this modification, this park has a reputation as one of the most amiable-fighting baseball parks. In 2009, it surrendered 149 home runs, the most in the National League and second in the majors behind only the new Yankee Stadium, but has been neutral since, with a factor of 0.997 parks in 2011.
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Significant events
- Randy Wolf of the Phillies threw the first throw at 13.32 EDT on 12 April 2004 to D'Angelo JimÃÆ'Â © nez from The Reds, who got the first shot in the park, twice as fast. Bobby Abreu from Phillies made his first home run, which also became the first hit of the franchise in the club's new home. Reds pitcher Paul Wilson earned his first win of the game and Danny Graves got his first save in the park.
- On June 14, 2004, Philleman, first baseman, Jim Thome, reached his 400th career home run on the left middle seat at Citizens Bank Park.
- The first house in the park was seized by Jimmy Rollins on June 20, 2004, against the Kansas City Royals.
- The Eastern League Reading Phillies hosted Trenton Thunder on 9 May 2005 at CBP; Reading beat Trenton 5-3.
- On September 14, 2005, Andruw Jones of Atlanta Braves hit his 300th run home run of 430 feet (130 m) from Phils reliever Geoff Geary in a 12-4 Phillies win. The ball landed on the upper deck in the left field.
- The Phillies lost their 10,000th regular season game in their history on July 15, 2007 to the St Louis Cardinals, 10-2, marking the first time a professional sports franchise reached the plateau.
- The park hosted its first World Series game on October 25, 2008, with the Phillies defeating Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4 in Game 3. Prior to the match, country music singer Tim McGraw, the son of the late Phillies closer Tug McGraw ( who had recorded his last victory in the Phillies World Series victory in 1980), took a handful of his dad's ashes and spread it on a pitcher mound just before handing in the ball used in throwing the first field of the ceremony in the game for Steve Carlton. Elder McGraw died of a brain tumor in 2004. Four days later, the Phillies completed a deferred Game 5, defeating Sinar, 4-3, and claimed the second World Series championship in front of a 45,940 club record crowd. Phillies held a post-parade celebration in the park on 31 October.
- As of June 25, 2010, Citizens Bank Park hosted the first regular season match at the National League stadium where the designated batter was used; Major League Baseball moved the Phillies series against Toronto Blue Jays from Rogers Center to Philadelphia, citing security concerns for the G-20 Summit. Ryan Howard served as the first DH in the National League baseball stadium. Despite playing in their park, Philadelphia was appointed as the road team.
- The first no hitter at Citizens Bank Park was cast by Roy Halladay on October 6, 2010 against the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of NLDS 2010.
Features
Ashburn Alley
Behind the center of the field is Ashburn Alley, named after the Phillies Hall of Fame center fielder Richie Ashburn, who played for teams from 1948 to 1959 and was a Phillies broadcaster from 1963 until his death in 1997. This was seen by Phillies fans as a compromise between Phillies and their fans, many of whom wanted Citizens Bank Park to be named in honor of Ashburn.
Ashburn Alley is named after a slightly enclosed lawn that borders the third base line at Shibe Park where Ashburn is famous for putting bunts that remain fair. The new Ashburn Alley, located near the Ashburn defense position, is a street that features restaurants, games and memorabilia from the history of the Phillies. Ashburn Alley also features a memorabilia shop and a large bronze sculpture of Ashburn right behind the central field, as well as US flags, Commonwealth flags of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia City, POW/MIA flags and flags of the Phillies' Championships (below).
Alley's features are:
- All-Star Walk - The granite marker honors the Phillies players who have played in the MLB All-Star Game since early 1933 and runs along Ashburn Alley. Bull's BBQ - Located on the eastern end of Alley, it's named in honor and partly owned by former Outsiders Phillies Greg "The Bull" Luzinski. This southern-style barbecue has ribs, turkey legs along with pork, beef and chicken sandwiches, and "Bulldogs" (kielbasa).
- Seasons Pizza - A new pizza franchise in CBP that took over for Peace A Pizza began in the 2008 season.
- Planet Hoagie - A local franchise that makes hoagies, including the one named after each Phillies player of the series.
- Campo's - Philadelphia cheesesteaks, replacing Rick's Steaks in 2009. The original Kampo opened in 1947.
- Tony Luke's - cheesesteaks and famous Tony Luke roast pork.
- Baseball Games - Sponsored by Citizens Bank, this interactive area has a video game trivia, where players compete for prizes, run-the-bases games with Phillie Phanatic, and "Game Ring 'Em Up '(formerly "Pitch' Em and Tip 'Em" game) where you can throw at the target catcher.Before 2010, a large 22-foot baseball themed ballball game is in this area. coupons and exchange them with gifts at kiosks such as hats, shirts, and other memorabilia.
- Harry The K's Bar and Grille - Named for Phillies broadcaster, Harry Kalas, bar and bi-level grill built into the bottom of the scoreboard, and serves finger and sandwich meals, including "The Schmitter".
- Path Memory and Phillies Wall of Fame - The history of baseball in Philadelphia lies behind batting bricks in the middle of the field, while the opposite wall commemorates contributing franchisees on the history of the franchise. It was in this area where Ryan Howard hit two of the longest home runs in the park, on 23 April 2006 against Marlins of Sergio Miter, and against Aaron Harang from The Reds on 27 June 2007, currently the longest home run at Citizen's Bank Parking at 505 feet. Homeman baseman The second Chase Utley also enters this area against Astros on April 23, 2007 cleans the center wall and becomes the second player to reach the Memory Lane area after Howard.
- Bullpens Overlay - Located in the middle right field, the bi-level bullb allows fans to be very close to the player (especially the visiting team, who sit at the top level). Fans are allowed to do the heckle but it must be kept clean. The above section of the bullpen containing the Wall of Fame Phillies is closed to the public about 30 minutes before the first pitch and remains closed throughout the game, reopened at the game's conclusion.
- Rooftop Roaster - Inspired in the 1920s and 1930s standing on North 20th Street outside Shibe Park, this area replicates seats similar to those outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. During the 2008 season, fans can go up for $ 15 on home dates on Thursday and get special offers and food events.
- Start Lineup - The Early Phillies lineup of the day was illustrated by a 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) giant with a 5-foot-wide (1.5 m) baseball card as an entrance gate enthusiast left.
In 2004 and 2005, organist Paul Richardson performed from Ashburn Alley, when Citizens Bank Park was built without an organ outlet.
Other attractions
- Diamond Clubs and Hall of Fame - Two premium seating areas in the garden. The Diamond Club, located behind the home plate, includes an air-conditioned indoor indoor area with exclusive food and souvenir shops where ticket holders can watch batting exercises on both sides of the club (especially on rainy days). There are a total of 1,164 seats at the Diamond Club. The second level, called the Hall of Fame Club, is located between Sections 212 to 232. This air-conditioned area has exclusive food and souvenir kiosks similar to The Diamond Club, and also stores memorabilia from the team's past that will return to the 1880s. , along with memorabilia from Philadelphia Athletics. The Hall of Fame Club contains 6,600 seats. In addition to being a fascination for fans, the Hall of Fame level also houses the A/V crew on the first base side of that level that controls the scoreboard and all other monitors throughout the park and where Dan Baker announces the game, as well as the press box, and radio booths.
- High and In Pub - Located on the Terrace Level behind the home plate, an open area for the group before the ballgame, and public after the game begins.
- Liberty Bell - Standing 102 feet (31 m) above street level, this is 52 feet (16 m) with 35-foot-wide (11 m) mechanical replica, lit from Liberty Bell "rings" and lights up after every home run and victory in the Phillies. In recent years, Phillies have been promoting the hashtag "#RingTheBell".
- Majestic Clubhouse Store and Mitchell & amp; Ness Alley Store - The clubhouse shop is open all year round, and serves as a starting point for a baseball stadium tour. Bi-level stores feature regular merchandise on the first level and Phanatic themed items on the second level, while the Alley Store is open for all home games and features authentic replicas of older Phillies T-shirts made by renowned Philadelphia retailers of vintage shirt uniforms and hats and wares - other items. During off season, adjustable shirts are available in the main shop when standing next to the store open during the season.
- McFadden's Bar and Grille - Open year-round, this restaurant combines McFadden and Zanzibar Blue menus at the Third Base Gate. Since its inception, the site has become a popular post-game (or event) site for Wells Fargo Center and the nearby Lincoln Financial Field.
- Phanatic Phun Zone - Located on the First Base Gate plaza, this playground offers fun for guests aged eight and younger with slides, climbing, exploring and playing games. Separate area for toddlers aged three and younger is found inside.
- Phanatic Giant Shoe Slides - Located on the Terrace Level near home plate, children can slide in and out of a replica of one of the Phanatic shoes. Deleted in 2012.
Statue
In addition to the statue of Richie Ashburn at Ashburn Alley, the statues of three other famous Phillies - Robin Roberts (at First Base Gate), Mike Schmidt (at Third Base Gate) and Steve Carlton (at the Left Gate) - ring outside the facility. Each 10 foot (3.0 m) statue is made by local sculptor Zenos Frudakis. Other art found throughout the park includes mosaic tiles, murals, and terrazzo floors with pictures of famous performers in the history of the Phillies.
In April 2011, the Phillies received a gift from a legendary bronze statue of a legendary wizard named Harry Kalas as tall as 7.5 feet (2.3 m). Created by renowned sculptor, Lawrence Nowlan, is placed behind Section 141, near the restaurant that bears the name Kalas, after a dedication held on August 16, 2011 before the night's game against Arizona Diamondbacks. The statue was inaugurated two days later than originally scheduled (the date originally scheduled is on a plaque on the ground beneath the statue) due to a rain match between the Phillies and Washington Nationals.
Green stadium
Phillies Phillies is the first Major League Baseball team to join the Green Power Environmental Protection Agency Partnership Program that motivates organizations worldwide to purchase green power to minimize environmental impact. Phillies announced on 30 April 2008 that their land, Citizens Bank Park, will be supported with 20 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green energy purchased at Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Certificates (RECs). EPA states that this purchase holds a record in professional sports for the largest purchase of 100% renewable energy. Phillies are among the top three green power buyers in Philadelphia, and the executive director of the Resource Center, Arthur O'Donnell, wants "another club to lead them." Aramark Corporation is a food and beverage provider of Phillies at Citizens Bank Park and they are taking major action in improving the environmental impact of the Phillies stadium. Glass, cardboard, and plastic used during game days are recycled; cooking oil is being recycled to produce biodiesel fuel, and recyclable, recyclable, and compostable products, serviseware, and plastics have been introduced.
Non-baseball event
2012 NHL Winter Classic
On January 2, 2012, Citizens Bank Park hosted the fifth annual NHL Winter Classic between the old time division rivals of New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers before the SRO crowd of 46,967. The game, which aired throughout the United States and Canada by NBC and CBC, was won by Rangers, 3-2. Two days earlier on New Year's Eve, 45,667 have attended an alumni game played between a team of former Flyers and Rangers who have retired from the NHL between the 1970s and 2011 which is eight (four on each team) as well as a Hockey Fame member. The Flyer's early goalkeeper for the match, won by Flyers alumni, 3-1, is the Hall of Famer Bernie Parent. He has made his first appearance in the ice since his playing career ended prematurely due to an eye injury suffered during the game against Rangers playing in neighboring (though since dismantled) Spectrum in February 1979.
Four days after the NHL Winter Classic 2012 game, a third sold out 45,663 crowds filled Park on Jan. 6 to watch AHL Farmer Flyers team, Adirondack Phantoms, beat Hershey Bears, 4-3, in overtime. The crowd exceeded the factor of more than two of the biggest previous meetings (21673) who had attended the AHL match since the league was established in 1936. With a normal Park baseball seating capacity of 43,651 has risen by more than 3,000 with temporary bench mountings built over the bullpen area in the middle of the field, a trio of outdoor hockey games drew a combined total of 138,296 during the week of the Winter Classic event.
Concert
The first concert in the park was Jimmy Buffett & amp; The Coral Reefer Band on August 25, 2005; they returned on June 14, 2008.
The Eagles, The Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban are scheduled to perform on June 14, 2010, but the show was canceled.
Other players who have played in the park include Billy Joel and Elton John in a duet concert, Bon Jovi and The Police.
More stadium information
Due to the Philadelphia City smoking ban, smoking is no longer allowed anywhere in the stadium in the 2018 season.
Dan Baker, public address announcer for Phillies since 1972, continues to introduce players. As long as every first player is battered, Baker, with a cheerful voice, said, "Now batting for Phillies, number (#), (position), (player's name)".
For example, the first introduction in his rock would make Baker say, "Now batting for Phillies, number 11, Jimmy Rollins shortstop!" During the next at-bats, players are only announced by their positions and names, for example, "Phillies first baseman, Ryan Howard!"
Baker only uses the opposing team city when he announces their players rather than the team's nickname, for example, "Now batting for Atlanta, number ten, third baseman Chipper Jones", and make the announcement in a calmer tone.
Video board
In 2004 and 2005, Citizens Bank Park installed Daktronics video and featured messages in the park. One of the largest incandescent displays in Major League Baseball is installed in the left field used as a scoreboard and to provide statistics. There is also a field-level display outside the city that is installed in a park measuring about 10 feet by 25 feet wide. During the 2010-2011 offside, Phillies replaced their incandescent scores with a new $ 10 million HD scoreboard. The new screen measures 76 feet (23 m) tall and 97 feet wide (30 m), which is almost three times the size of the old screen, and is the second largest HD display in the National League, after PETCO Park San Diego Padres screen (61Ã, ft. height and width of 124Ã, ft).
Accolades
The food at CBP was named Best Ballpark Food in the Food Network's first ever Food Connections audience survey on April 22, 2007. On August 14, 2007, it was announced that Citizens Bank Park was voted # 1 by PETA as the most vegetarian-friendly baseball stadium, repeated in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012.
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See also
- List of Major League Baseball stadiums
- List of semi-training stadiums Major League Baseball
- Jefferson Street Grounds (Philadelphia) (first place in Major League Baseball history)
References
External links
- Citizens Bank: Citizens Bank Park
- Stadium site at phillies.com
- Ballparks.com: Citizens Bank Park
- Ballparks of Baseball: Citizens Bank Park
- Baseball Pilgrimage: Bank Park resident
- Ballpark Reviews: Citizens Bank Park
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