"Ballpark Eats: Remembering the Forgotten Favorite that Ruled the Concession Stands" Before hot dogs stole the show, a different handheld sandwich sensation reigned supreme at America's favorite pastime venues. For several years, a certain tasty treat captured the hearts and stomachs of baseball fans across the country, only to be eventually dethroned by the now-iconic hot dog. As the summer months approach and the smell of fresh-cut grass and sizzling sausages fills the air, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the forgotten favorite that once held court in the concession stands. What was this mysterious sandwich, and what led to its downfall?
Long before hot dogs became the king of ballpark food, another handheld sandwich favorite dominated concession stands nationwide for several years.