Thursday marks 15 years since Veterans Stadium, the former home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, was imploded. To commemorate the anniversary, the Phillies made a special announcement today.
The Liberty Bell that hung at the highest point at Veterans Stadium in line with center field has officially been moved outside the third base gate at Citizens Bank Park, which is set to open for its 16th season next Thursday:
On this date 15 years ago, Veterans Stadium was imploded. #TBT
Fittingly, the same bell from The Vet was installed at Citizens Bank Park earlier today.