For more than a quarter-century, Phillies fans considered dollar hot dog night among the best ballpark promotions, but the team has now decided it was the wurst. Those dog days of April — when Philly weather is cold and the wieners are a steal — are going, going, gone. The Phillies officially ended the popular promotion last week and replaced dollar dogs on select dates with a 2-for-1 deal at two April games at Citizens Bank Park. A statement from the team said the change was made “based on the organization’s ongoing commitment to provide a positive experience for all fans in attendance.” What wasn’t positive about dollar dog nights? Armed with projectile frankfurters, some unruly Phillies fans began chucking their favorite Hatfield meat during a game last year, and the dogs soared like cans of corn throughout the stands and onto the field. The demand for the discount dogs also led to clogged lanes — if not arteries — on the concourse, and the cramped spaces led to security and safety concerns.
