PETA Names Victory Field One of the Most Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks

Home of the Indians Powers Into Top 10 in PETA's 2010 Rankings 

For Immediate Release:
June 9, 2010                           

Contact:
Dan Shannon 757-622-7382

Indianapolis -- Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, has grabbed sixth place in PETA's annual ranking of the Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly Ballparks in minor-league baseball. The ballpark offers a stellar lineup that includes protein-packed veggie burgers, black-bean burritos, corn on the cob, and tossed salads. Catered specialties, which are available in the facility's suites, include a vegetarian wrap, a spicy black-bean dip, a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich (available without cheese), vegetable crudites, sauteed fresh summer vegetables and penne pasta (available without cheese), and fresh sliced fruit.

"The Indians have really knocked one out of the park when it comes to offering delicious vegetarian options," says PETA Director Dan Shannon. "Loyal fans can enjoy delicious food and cheer on their favorite team while they safeguard their health, protect the Earth, and save animals' lives--all at the same time."

Grabbing first-place honors is a rookie to the list, the Hagerstown Suns' Municipal Stadium, which clinched the win with its veggie dogs and veggie burgers with vegan cheese. Rounding out the top 10 are PGE Park (Portland Beavers), Frontier Field (Rochester Red Wings), Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Durham Bulls), ONEOK Field (Tulsa Drillers), Cheney Stadium (Tacoma Rainiers), Isotopes Park (Albuquerque Isotopes), Regions Park (Birmingham Barons), and MerchantsAuto.com Stadium (New Hampshire Fisher Cats).

Top athletes across the sports spectrum--including Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder, Olympic legend Carl Lewis, Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, and mixed martial arts fighter Mac Danzig--have kicked the meat habit, and a trip to ballpark concession stands confirms that fans are getting the message too.

Each team will receive a framed certificate from PETA. For more information and to view the complete list of winners from both the minor and major leagues, please click here