The Savannah Bananas are coming to Columbus
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Maceo Harrison, the first base coach/dance instructor of the Savannah Bananas, performs before an August game in New York City. Photos: Al Bello/Getty Images
Attention sports fans and "potassium enthusiasts:" The wackiest baseball team in America is headed to Huntington Park for three exhibitions next spring.
Why it matters: The Savannah Bananas' unique blend of humor, dance and athleticism has made the team a touring sensation — you'll need to act quickly for a chance at tickets.
How it works: The Georgia-based team is baseball's answer to the Harlem Globetrotters, with the yellow-clad Bananas typically facing their rival Savannah Party Animals in pink.
- They play under Banana Ball rules, which dictate a two-hour time limit, outlaw bunting and cause a batter to be out if a fan catches a foul ball on the fly.
The intrigue: You never know what you'll see at a Bananas game.
- There might be ping pong in the outfield, a backflip catch, a batter on stilts or a twerking umpire.
Details: Fans must join the ticket lottery list by Dec. 1 for an opportunity to buy tickets.
- Three games are scheduled for May 24-26, 2024.
