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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers legends help kick off Savannah Bananas' big weekend at Bank of America Stadium
Panthers legends help kick off Savannah Bananas' big weekend at Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, N.C. has gone absolutely bananas. On Friday night, the Savannah Bananas played the first of two sell-out games from Bank of America Stadium—the home of the Carolina Panthers. And before the first pitch was thrown, team creator and owner Jesse Cole addressed the 74,000 fans in attendance. 'It was 18 years ago that we started just down the road here in Gastonia, and it was here when we first dreamed big for the game of baseball,' Cole said, via Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer. 'It was here when we first believed that we could create a 'fans first' experience. It was here where we believe we could make baseball fun and create moments fans would never forget. And now, tonight, you are making our dreams come true, because tonight you are kicking off the biggest Banana Ball weekend in history with 148,000 fans (total, over two nights).' Oh, and the festivities didn't kick off without a few Panthers legends. Here—guest-starring Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart—are the some of the best sights and sounds from the Bananas' first night in Charlotte . . . Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Travis Hunter headlines Savannah Bananas' latest game with a cameo performance
Travis Hunter headlines Savannah Bananas' latest game with a cameo performance The Savannah Bananas, a barnstorming baseball team, has overtaken the exhibition baseball world over the past few years. They consistently attract notable celebrities to their games to entertain the fans. On Friday, the Bananas brought a recent Colorado football celebrity to their game, much to the crowd's approval. That guest was none other than Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. The projected top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft threw out the first pitch for the Bananas, which counted, unlike typical ceremonial first pitches in baseball. For obvious reasons, Hunter did not play in the game, but once the Bananas scored their first run, Hunter came out and put on a show. He came out dancing to none other than Deion Sanders' theme music, "Halftime" by the Ying Yang Twins, and even performed his Heisman pose and a backflip. Hunter made quite the appearance, his personality oozing through, as it seemingly always does when performing. The cameo was just another stop for Hunter throughout his pre-draft process as he gears up for individual team visits with interested NFL organizations. Hunter's Heisman Trophy-winning season was unprecedented as he racked up 96 receptions, 1,258 yards, 15 touchdowns, 36 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass deflections. The Colorado and now Savannah Bananas star will find out his NFL home in under two weeks when the NFL draft takes place April 24-26. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
