Ashburn Alley
Ashburn Alley is the open concourse behind
Ashburn Alley's name sake began while Ashburn was still playing. During the Phillies playing days at old Shibe Park, Ashburn was known for dropping bunts down the third baseline, which had slightly overgrown grass that helped the ball stay fair.[2] A bronze statue of Ashburn lies in the center of the alley.[3]
Features
Ashburn Alley serves as a history lesson of baseball in
On the western end of the Alley is Bull's BBQ, named after former Phillies slugger Greg "The Bull" Luzinski, who also operates it.[8] Bull's BBQ is an outdoor picnic section and serves barbecue pork sandwiches, chicken, and most notably ribs. Luzinski is at most of the games and often socializes with fans.[9]
On top of the concession buildings in the center of the Alley is the Rooftop Bleachers. This area of the stadium was influenced by the old rooftop seats at the Phillies and Athletics old home Shibe Park. It was common during the 1920s for residents who lived in the rowhouses across from the ballpark to watch the games for free on their rooftops.[10]
There are many concession stands featuring Philadelphia cuisine staples such as the cheesesteak, at both Tony Luke's and Campo's.[11] Another Philadelphia cuisine staple is Chickie's & Pete's crabfries.[12] The Alley also features the '47 Brand store, which sells classic Phillies apparel, classic pennants and banners, and other items.[13]
References
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Citizens Bank Park". Archived from the original on February 24, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ballpark Quirks: Explore Ashburn Alley, the life behind Citizens Bank Park's batter's eye". Time Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ballpark Quirks: Explore Ashburn Alley, the life behind Citizens Bank Park's batter's eye". Time Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ballpark Quirks: Explore Ashburn Alley, the life behind Citizens Bank Park's batter's eye". Time Inc. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Ashburn Alley". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- Vox Media, Inc. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ "Where to Eat at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phanatic (and the Phillies)".
- ^ "Phillies announce new Mitchell & Ness Alley store at Citizens Bank Park". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved February 22, 2017.