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Banana Ball Honors Negro Leagues Legacy | Oakland News
The Savannah Bananas turned baseball into a wild, viral circus—dancing players, singing coaches, flipping umpires—and now they’re expanding into a national league with 45-state tours and ESPN/Disney partnerships. But their real magic lies in honoring baseball’s forgotten past: owner Jesse Cole revived the Indianapolis Clowns, linking Banana Ball’s showmanship to the legendary Negro Leagues. Through electrifying games and deep history, they’re not just entertaining millions—they’re resurrecting a legacy of Black baseball brilliance, proving that America’s pastime can still dazzle, unite, and…
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