The Savannah Bananas, known for their unique Banana Ball game, attracted over 150,000 fans seeking tickets for their Houston game. Owner Jesse Cole's journey from managing a minor league team with $268 to owning a team selling out MLB stadiums has garnered attention. The team played against the Party Animals and a former North Shore star at Minute Maid Park, one of six major league stadiums they will visit. The Bananas surprised guests at a Houston Dunkin' with game tickets, showcasing their TikTok fame and community engagement.
Minor League Baseball is full of silly shenanigans such as a 105-foot-long banana split being built at an El Paso Diablos game. ⚾️ Read more @MiLB anecdotes in our new book club selection, 'Tales from the Dugout' by @epchihuahuas radio voice @tdhagerty. https://t.co/n0T0vvKFeT
Took my daughter golfing with me. Was the most fun I’ve had on the course in a long time. I usually walk but I convinced her to join me by saying she could drive the cart lol https://t.co/nKwooKGIXH
Minute Maid Park is one of six major league stadiums the Bananas will be playing in. https://t.co/WbKVt7P6RG
The Savannah Bananas gathered at a Houston Dunkin' to serve orders to guests ahead of their game Saturday night. The TikTok famous team players surprised four guests with tickets to the game a local Dunkin'. https://t.co/OcWOAEM4E2
My husband and 4 year old went to a Bananas game this summer at the old Staten Island Yankees stadium. She STILL talks about how much fun she had. Such an awesome experience https://t.co/S0NoemMA1n
The Savannah Bananas are the best story in sports. The team's owner, Jesse Cole, went from managing a minor league team with $268 in his bank account to owning his own team that sells out MLB stadiums. So cool. https://t.co/VUuSZp5bst
Savannah Bananas take on Party Animals and former North Shore star at Minute Maid Park https://t.co/qp2cZnySBh
The Savannah Bananas had more than 150,000 fans trying to get tickets online for their Houston game. https://t.co/hOjiiwrENZ
Fans who have long followed @TheSavBananas on social media were excited to see Banana Ball in person. 🍌😎 #khou11 https://t.co/ib651BdqSc