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.

[6] Meanwhile, Hygrade launched a contest for its employees in order to come up with the best brand name for their stadium hot dogs, which was won by saleswoman Mary Ann Kurk, with the name "Ball Park Franks".

[8] In 1985, Cincinnati schoolteacher Bob Wood visited every major league park, rating each on its hot dogs.

And proof that worthy experiences never die in the tradition of a fine baseball park.”[9] In 2008 Ball Park added numerous varieties to their hot dog lineup, perhaps in response to the healthier eating trend sweeping through the United States throughout the early 2000s.

[12][unreliable source][13][14] Ball Park franks currently come in the following varieties:[15] Official website This brand-name food or drink product–related article is a stub.