Veterans Stadium Implosion (March 21, 2004) | NBC10 Philadelphia

Veterans Stadium became a pile of shattered cement and mangled steel at 7 a.m. on March 21, 2004, after a 62-second implosion. In true Philly fashion, people from all over the city turned out to say goodbye during a ceremony hosted by the Phillies. The spot where the Vet stood is now a more-than-5,000-spot parking lot. The 700 level’s in-your-face attitude lives on with plenty of lively tailgating. 📝 by Tommy Rowan / Staff 📹 by Gabe Coffey / Staff | Philadelphia Inquirer

1.6K views · 20 reactions | Attention #MLB fans ⚾️! On April 10, 1971, the Philadelphia Phillies opened their new home, Veterans Stadium, with a 4-1 win over Montreal Expos. In this State #Archives video from April 11, 1994, Gov. Bob Casey throws out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener game at Veterans Stadium. During the opening festivities, the #Phillies are honored for winning the National League Pennant in 1993. #Baseball, MLB | Pennsylvania Trails of History | Facebook