Major League Baseball has official sponsors for beer, credit cards and even tires– but they didn’t have an official sponsorship for a classic food associated with the game–hot dogs– until Tuesday.
The MLB has just announced that Nathan’s Famous Inc. — the New York-based fast-food chain behind the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest — will serve as the first official hot dog sponsor of the league.
Nathan’s also becomes the first frankfurter sponsor in the MLB’s 141-year history, reports Consumerist.
“Baseball’s the national pastime for America, and Nathan’s has been serving hot dogs for well over 100 years. It’s a natural fit,” said Scott Harvey, executive vice president of Nathan’s Famous, in an interview with FOX Business. “Having our brand out there is certainly special for us. Being associated with Major League Baseball is an incredible event.”
In becoming the official sponsor for Major League Baseball, Nathan’s will also be supporting the league’s “Play Ball” initiative, which encourages children and teens to get involved with the sport.
However, the MLB’s sausage sponsorship does not mean that Nathan’s hot dogs will be replacing the franks currently served at ballparks across the U.S. Rather, the deal means that Nathan’s will have the right to use the MLB trademark in their advertising, as well as the ability to tout their dogs as “the official hot dog of major league baseball.”
For example, Boston’s Fenway Park will still be getting their Fenway Franks from their local supplier at Kayem, and Milwaukee’s Miller Park will still be serving up plenty of bratwursts from Klement’s.
Nathan’s dogs, meanwhile, will still be available at the home stadiums of the Marlins, Mets, Cardinals and Yankees, just as they have been for years.
Article by: Fox News
FAQs
Ball Park Franks is an American brand of hot dog and hamburger buns and patties made by Tyson Foods and popularized in 1958 by the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. Ball Park Frank is the most consumed hot dog in America with 94.9 million consumers in 2017.
Who is Nathan's hot dogs named after? ›
In 1916, Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker started a nickel hot dog stand on Coney Island with a $300 loan from two friends and his wife's secret spice recipe. Today, Nathan's is the most famous hot dog in the world, with restaurants across the globe, products in every supermarket in America and millions of fans.
How many hot dogs are eaten at a Major League Baseball game? ›
That's an average of 7,860 hot dogs per stadium every single game. While hot dogs are now regarded as the iconic ballpark snack, this was not always the case.
What are hot dogs called at Yankee Stadium? ›
Nathan's Famous (Sections 127, 224, 312)
The world-famous hot dog joint is of course serving delicious franks at Yankee Stadium in the form of Nathan's Famous “The Original Beef Frankfurter” and the “Extra-Long Beef Hot Dog.” Don't forget about their crinkle cut fries either.
What brand of hot dogs does the MLB use? ›
As the official hot dog of Major League Baseball, we couldn't be more excited for the start of the season—and those delicious stadium franks, of course! For decades, the Nathan's Famous original all-beef frank has been the official hot dog of many teams around the league.
What are Nathan's hot dogs? ›
Nathan's Famous premium, 100% beef hot dogs feature the same original recipe cooked up by Nathan himself over 100 years ago. Explore all our varieties and keep the tradition sizzling at your next ballgame or family grill out!
Is Nathan's hot dog the best? ›
Editor's Choice: Nathan's Famous Skinless Beef Franks
The original. The best. The pinnacle of a hot dog. This one comes from one of the oldest hot dog companies in America.
Who owns Nathan's Hotdogs? ›
Nathan's hot dogs are primarily manufactured by Smithfield Foods, a subsidiary of China's WH Group.
What is the rarest thing in MLB? ›
The "Immaculate Inning"
What is far more impressive is the always elusive "immaculate inning", occurring when a pitcher strikes out the side needing only nine pitches. The feat has been achieved 19 times since 2000, with Juan Perez being the most recent, doing so as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies last season.
What hot dog is Dodger dog? ›
The Dodger Dog is a hot dog named after the Major League Baseball franchise that sells them, the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is a 10-inch pork wiener wrapped in a steamed bun. The hot dog is sold at Dodger Stadium located in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers rule the majors in hot dog sales, with fans eating more than 2.5 million hot dogs each season. They've featured the Dodger Dog since 1962. New in 2019: Dodger Sausage: a grilled, al pastor sausage with pineapple chunks and tops it with pineapple salsa and cilantro-lime crema.
What is the most popular baseball hot dog? ›
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers rule the majors in hot dog sales, with fans eating more than 2.5 million hot dogs each season. They've featured the Dodger Dog since 1962.
What are Dodger dogs called now? ›
Until 2021, they were known as "Farmer John Dodger Dogs". Starting with the 2021 MLB Los Angeles Dodgers season, the iconic "Dodger Dog" is being supplied to Dodger Stadium by Vernon, California-based Papa Cantella's.
What brand of hot dogs are sold at Yankee Stadium? ›
Nathan's Famous (Sections 127, 224, 312): These world-famous hot dogs are available at Yankee Stadium alongside crinkle-cut fries and hamburgers.
