THANK YOU, JESSE COLE: Banana Ball Fans Rejoice as They Celebrate 8th Anniversary with Heartfelt Message from Founder
*By: Fictional Sports Network (FSN)*
*Date: September 19, 2025*
*Location: Savannah, Georgia*
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**Banana Ball** fans around the world are celebrating a truly special milestone: the **8th anniversary** of the wildly entertaining and rule-breaking version of baseball that has captured hearts, broken records, and redefined what sports entertainment can be.
Since its humble beginnings in **2017**, Banana Ball has grown from a quirky local experiment to a **global phenomenon**—thanks largely to the infectious vision and energy of its charismatic founder, **Jesse Cole**.
Wearing his signature yellow tuxedo and top hat, Cole delivered an emotional video message to fans on Thursday night, thanking them for “believing in the unbelievable” and helping transform a dream into reality.
> “Eight years ago, we set out to make baseball fun again,” Cole said in the video, posted on the **Savannah Bananas**’ official social media channels. “We didn’t have much—no big sponsors, no major TV deals, and plenty of doubters. But what we had was heart, and what we found was you—our fans. Thank you for believing in Banana Ball. You didn’t just watch the game. You became the game.”
Fans from all over flooded social media with the hashtag **#ThankYouJesseCole**, sharing photos, videos, and memories from Banana Ball games over the years. Many expressed gratitude for how the sport brought their families closer, created lifelong memories, and—most importantly—reminded them that **sports can be joyful, silly, and still deeply meaningful**.
### What Is Banana Ball?
For the uninitiated, **Banana Ball** is a fast-paced, fan-first version of baseball created by the **Savannah Bananas**, a team based in Georgia. The game follows nine golden rules, including **no bunting**, **no mound visits**, and **if a fan catches a foul ball, it’s an out**. Games are capped at two hours, and everything from player dance-offs to mid-game karaoke makes every inning a spectacle.
What started as a gimmick has now turned into a **national tour**, with sold-out crowds in every city and a dedicated online fanbase. ESPN, MLB legends, and even Hollywood have taken notice—with talks of a Banana Ball docuseries and a full-length feature film reportedly in early development.
### ️ The Legacy of Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole, often called the “P.T. Barnum of Baseball,” has never been afraid to do things differently. His belief that “fans come first, always” turned a struggling team into one of the most successful sports brands in the country—without ever joining Major League Baseball.
In his anniversary message, Cole hinted at even bigger things to come.
> “We’re just getting started,” he smiled. “Banana Ball is about fun, but it’s also about believing in the impossible. Let’s keep dreaming together.”
As Banana Ball enters its ninth year, fans, players, and coaches alike are united in one powerful sentiment: **thank you, Jesse Cole**, for reminding us that sports don’t need to be serious to be spectacular.
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**#BananaBall8 | #ThankYouJesseCole | #GoBananas | #FansFirstAlways**
