How Savannah Bananas are bringing baseball's past into the future
Summary
The Savannah Bananas are a baseball team from Georgia known for their entertaining style called Banana Ball, which mixes baseball with dances and performances. They have grown popular nationwide, playing many games each year and drawing millions of fans. The team also partners with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to honor the history of Black baseball.Key Facts
- The Savannah Bananas started in 2016 and play a style called Banana Ball that includes dancing and fun acts during games.
- Owner Jesse Cole created Banana Ball and expanded it into a six-team league across the country.
- Their 2026 tour includes 190 games in 45 states with over 3 million fans attending.
- The team’s videos are popular on social media, and player Jackson Olson will join "Dancing with the Stars."
- Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, sees a connection between the Bananas and historic Negro Leagues teams like the Indianapolis Clowns.
- The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum preserves the history of Black baseball and its role in civil rights.
- The Negro Leagues were formed because Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball due to segregation.
- The Indianapolis Clowns were known for entertaining the crowd with clown acts, similar to the Harlem Globetrotters in basketball.
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