The Georgia exhibition baseball team that turned America’s pastime into a travelling entertainment phenomenon, complete with dance routines, trick plays and celebrity appearances at Savannah’s Grayson Stadium. The Bananas signed Jackson Olson in 2022 after his social-media following proved his flair for exactly this blend of sport and showmanship — a fit his family story, built on belonging and joy, helps explain.
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