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Citizens Bank Park /
Philadelphia Phillies / 2004 Phillies Unveil Ashburn Alley "Whitey would have said 'Hard to believe, Harry,'" smiled
Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas as he reminisced
about Ashburn. "It's not hard to believe, Whiteness - you are
synonymous with Phillies baseball. And this tribute brings me
great joy, as I'm sure it does all of your fans. I'm certain
Richie would feel special to know that throughout every game
on Ashburn Alley in the Phillies New Ballpark he will be
cherished and celebrated by thousands of fans."
Plans were unveiled today for the newly named Ashburn
Alley, a festive outdoor entertainment area in Citizens Bank
Park dedicated to Hall of Famer and former broadcaster
Richie "Whitey" Ashburn. Set to debut on Opening Day April
2004, Ashburn Alley will span the entire outfield concourse
(between the left-field and right-field gates) and feature a
street-fair type atmosphere complete with picnic areas,
family-fun amenities, treasured Philadelphia moments in
baseball, enhanced concessions with plenty of Philadelphia
flavor, clear views to the playing field, and a special
viewing area overlooking the bullpens.
"Phillies fans and our entire organization loved Richie," said
David Montgomery, Phillies general partner and president. "No
one connected with our fans better than he did. We want to
celebrate the excitement Whitey provided as a player and
broadcaster. We hope to make Ashburn Alley as fun and festive
as he was."
The special area dedicated to Richie Ashburn spans 625 feet in
length and totals 50,000 square feet. As an added treat, fans
will be able to enjoy Ashburn Alley one hour before the
Ballpark's gates open.
"We are deeply moved by this tribute to Richie and appreciate
all of the wonderful support my late husband has received from
Phillies fans over the years," said Herbie Ashburn. "We thank
the Phillies organization and know somewhere up in the
heavens, Richie is looking down and smiling on Philadelphia."
Ashburn Alley's Major Attractions
About Phillies Legend Richie Ashburn
Ashburn was a five-time All-Star center fielder and
two-time batting champion during his 12-year playing career in
Phillies pinstripes (1948-59). He retired after the 1962
season with the New York Mets and joined Byrum Saam and Bill
Campbell in the Phillies' broadcasting booth the following
year. His 35-year broadcasting career ended when he died on
September 9, 1997.
His first hit in the majors came almost 55 years ago (April
20, 1948), a single off Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves at
Shibe Park. Ashburn wound up with 2,574 career hits, a .308
average and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
Posted April 19, 2003