VET STADIUM : The Complete History of Phillies Baseball at Veterans Stadium

RELEASE DATE: JUNE 7, 2005

This title is only available in the Philadelphia area or it may be obtained on MLB.COM

From its debut on a chilly Saturday afternoon in April 1971 to its emotional farewell on a sun-splashed day in September 2003, Veterans Stadium served Philadelphia proudly as the Home of Phillies baseball for 33 memorable years. Field of Memories , narrated by Phillies Chairman Bill Giles, chronicles the story of Phillies baseball at The Vet as told by those who loved it the most.players, fans and Phillies staff. The Final Innings , hosted by longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas, takes us through the final weekend including the entire Closing Ceremony, complete with all the laughs, tears and emotions that filled the day. Packed with over three hours of content including a special bonus feature on The Vet's Implosion , this Collector's Edition two-disc set, available together for the first time, serves as a final tribute to the old ballpark at Broad and Pattison.

 

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Best Fans in Baseball * Farewell to Jack Russell * Commercials through the Years * Concrete & Steel * Special Feature.The Implosion of Veterans Stadium

Rating: Not Rated Genre: Sports Documentar /Baseball Running Time: Field of Memories : 75 minutes, plus 30 minutes of Bonus Footage/ The Final Innings: 87 minutes, plus Bonus Footage DVD SKU#: (8) 29567 0247-2 (0)  DVD SRP: $9.95