Home of the Lugnuts Cracks Elite List for the First Time
For Immediate Release:
May 19, 2011
Contact:
Shakira Croce 202-483-7382
Lansing, Mich. — Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts, has grabbed 10th place in PETA's annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks in minor league baseball. This is the first time in the ranking's five-year history that Lansing has made the list, but a visit to the park's concession stands reveals why this team made the cut. Topping the impressive lineup of vegetarian options are the veggie burger, meatless burrito, vegetable wrap, roasted corn on the cob, three varieties of hummus with pita chips, taco salad, vegetarian baked beans, and a fresh and colorful vegetable tray.
"At Cooley Stadium and around the league, the delicious vegetarian food being served is proving to be a big hit with fans," says PETA Associate Director Chris Holbein. "With so many great animal- and health-friendly vegetarian options available, eating smart while cheering on the Lugnuts has never been easier."
Grabbing first-place honors is Hammond Stadium, home of the Fort Myers Miracle. The ballpark's menu winners include the all-vegan chili-cheese dog, pepper and onion Philly sandwich, soft tacos, and Tony LaRussa Dog (with olives, mushrooms, and vegan cheese). Rounding out the top 10 are Frontier Field (Rochester Red Wings), Municipal Stadium (Hagerstown Suns), Dutchess Stadium (Hudson Valley Renegades), Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Durham Bulls), AutoZone Park (Memphis Redbirds), Cheney Stadium (Tacoma Rainiers), ONEOK Field (Tulsa Drillers), and Five County Stadium (Carolina Mudcats).
Top athletes, including slugger Prince Fielder, MMA fighter Jake Shields, NBA legend John Salley, NFL running back Ricky Williams, and Olympic great Carl Lewis, look to meatless meals to boost their health and help stop cruelty to animals. And a trip to ballpark concession stands confirms that many fans are getting the message too.
Each team on the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks list will receive a framed certificate from PETA. For more information and to see the complete list of winners from both the minor and major leagues, please click here.