Replica Liberty Bell From The Vet Finds New Home At Citizens Bank Park
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Thursday marked 15 years since the implosion of Veterans Stadium. The Vet served as home of the Phillies and Eagles for 32 years.
And now a piece of that iconic stadium is once again on display at the Phillies' current home.
The replica Liberty Bell once perched atop the Vet now stands at Citizens Bank Park.
On this date 15 years ago, Veterans Stadium was imploded. #TBT
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 21, 2019
Fittingly, the same bell from The Vet was installed at Citizens Bank Park earlier today. #RingTheBell pic.twitter.com/N60BNOc64w
The bell changed hands a few times eventually landing back with the Phils.
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It was refurbished with 308 new light bulbs and a new neon stripe. It's located outside the new pass and stow bar near the third-base gate.