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With the Philadelphia city skyline as the backdrop, the new Citizens Bank ballpark features "bowl-style" seating, with the playing field scooped out 23 feet below street level. The seating bowl layout is inspired by the classic plans of the Baker Bowl, home of the Phillies until 1938 and Connie Mack Stadium (formerly Shibe Park), which was the team's home until 1971, when they made the move to Veterans Stadium. Similar to Connie Mack Stadium, the upper and lower decks at CB Park do not correspond exactly to plan. The cantilevered steel structure of the park allows for more open seating areas. The ballpark's exterior design combines the essence of Philadelphia's rich tradition of sports architecture with an unmistakably modern 21st century style. As it faces the street, the ballpark is clad in brick and stone. Arcades on the south and west provide shadow and shelter. Parallel to home plate, third base and first base, glass enclosed 50-foot high lanterns glow at night. Approaching the corner plazas, the steel framed seating bowl and lanterns flank the primary entrances. The street-level entrances lead directly to the airy main concourse and an open view to the playing field. Standout Phillies have included Tommy Greene, Terry Mulholland, and more recently Kevin Millwood, and David Bell, who hit for the cycle in 2004. Rookie 1B Ryan Howard received NL Rookie of the Year honors in 2005, following his stellar season with the Phillies. Although the team was in the running for the Wild Card in '05, they would sadly fall short, finishing in 2nd place behind the Atlanta Braves. This season the Phillies again look to be a strong contender, putting up solid numbers at home and away, and continue to be one of the most exciting and entertaining ball clubs in MLB.
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