Tuesday, June 27, 2006

THOMAS ARTHUR, FATHER OF THE DODGER DOG 1922-2006


When next you visit Chavez Ravine, raise a mustard, relish and onion-covered masterpiece in remembrance of Thomas Arthur, the creator of the Dodger Dog, perhaps the most recognizable baseball park food item in the game’s history, who passed away in St. Louis on June 8. And though many debate just how good the Dodger Dog is, especially in comparison to dogs and sausages available at other stadiums around the country (not me—I love ‘em), at least one person of exceptional taste championed them, and in print, no less-- horror star/gourmand Vincent Price was a big fan of Mr. Arthur’s creation and included the Dodger Dog in his very own, very popular cookbook.

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