Savannah Bananas leave an indelible mark on Chicago
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When the Savannah Bananas brought their one-of-a-kind Banana Ball to Chicago for two sold-out nights, owner Jesse Cole couldn’t help but think about one man. Bill Veeck. Veeck, the Hall of Fame baseball maverick who twice owned the Chicago White Sox,
The Savannah Bananas played two sold-out games at Chicago’s Rate Field this week, and they had plenty of help making the trip a memorable one.
Regular baseball is boring,” said a fan who arrived early at Rate Field to get players' autographs. The wildly popular Banana Ball exhibition league made its Chicago debut this weekend.
The Savannah Bananas — the dancing, fun-focused baseball team — bring their “world tour” to the Chicago White Sox’s Rate Field. Here’s what to expect from the games.