A Deep Dive Into the Man Behind the Savannah Bananas: Who Is Jesse Col (2024)

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A Deep Dive Into the Man Behind the Savannah Bananas: Who Is Jesse Col (1)

By Arslan Saleem June 12, 2024 13:51

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Jesse Cole, otherwise referred to as the man in the "Yellow Tuxedo", a nod to his classic outfit at games, is the brains of the Savannah Bananas, a baseballteam that has endeared fans worldwide. Jesse has had a love for this game since day one, as was evident growing up in a baseball family in Massachusetts dreaming of being drafted by the Boston Red Sox.


Rise to Prominence

Jesse knew he had baseball in his blood but his hopes of playing pro ball ended when a shoulder injury sidelined his career and led him to a surprising turn in the baseball industry. While taking the reins of front office for the Bananas, the game he loved required an entirely new direction. Thus the Savannah Bananas were born, a team devoted to making the ultimate experience for the fans.


Yellow Tuxedo and Thinking Different

The Bananasstyle - from break-dancing first base coaches to a Grandma Beauty Pageant - has revolutionized the way fans experience a game. It has also helped the performance of the players (yes, you heard that right) - stats have shown that the players who wear the Bananas uniform perform better.


Forming An International Franchise

It has been a tremendous run for The Savannah Bananas since Jesse has taken over. That popularity has carried through in spades; selling out every game since their inaugural season with a waiting list of more than 2 million fans hoping to attend from around the world. Currently one of the most recognizable teams around the world with more than 15 million followers on social media and national features on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, and almost every day-time talk show on network television - including The Today Show and HBO Real Sports.


Banana Ball and Beyond

Jesse is a true traditionalist when it comes to baseball, but he is quite the innovator as well. Dave is a savvy entrepreneur who is always innovating; the inventor of Banana Ball, an exciting brand of tennis played at breakneck pace with lots of entertainment, he does not shy away from pushing the boundaries or shaking things up!!! His vision for the future includes traveling with the Bananas experience, new food and drink items, and even opening a Banana Land theme park in the stadium.


Personal Life and Legacy

Jesse makes sure to honor his "Fans First" commitment beyond the diamond. He is a best-selling author, an internationally-recognized keynote speaker, and, most importantly, a raving fan of his awesome wife, Emily, and grateful father of their three excellent children. For more than twenty years,Jesse and his firm have been the most creative thinkers in the sports business, and the list of innovations created by him is long. His influence hasn't just changed baseball. He's inspired a generation of sports entrepreneurs to stretch the box or break out entirely: enlightened ownership of clubs whose leadership intimately remembers his unique touch. That, and a commitment to re-invention within every aspect of baseball and how fans consume it.
Jesse Cole and the journey of the Savannah Bananas remind us all what creativity, innovation, and putting your fans in the middle of your game can do. His influence on the game of baseball stretches far beyond the diamond, certainly helping pave the way for what the future of sports entertainment may look like.

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A Deep Dive Into the Man Behind the Savannah Bananas: Who Is Jesse Col? ›

Who is Jesse Cole? Jesse Cole is not just any entrepreneur; he is a visionary in the world of sports entertainment. Born on a sunny day in the early '80s in the United States, Cole has always had a passion for baseball and a flair for showmanship.

Where is Jesse Cole from? ›

Hometown Scituate, Mass.

Who was Jesse Cole inspired by? ›

“With inspiration from both PT Barnum and Walt Disney, Jesse reminds us that anything is possible when you're willing to reject industry norms and literally do the opposite of what most businesses do. ”

How much is the owner of Savannah Bananas worth? ›

Who is Jesse Cole? A Brief Biography
Personal DetailsBio Data
OccupationEntrepreneur, Baseball Team Owner
TeamSavannah Bananas
EducationBachelor's Degree in Sports Management
Net WorthEstimated at $10 million
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Who is the CEO of Savannah Bananas? ›

Jesse Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. With the mantra “Fans First.

Is Jesse Cole Married? ›

I don't think either of us would have pictured our life the way it is now and as crazy as it has become. But it's ours. And today, even as everything has changed, nothing has changed for me. I still consider myself the luckiest guy in the world to be married to you, Em.

How much do the Savannah Bananas players get paid? ›

The average Entertainer base salary at Savannah Bananas is $35K per year. The average additional pay is $17K per year, which could include cash bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. How was this calculated?

How many people are on the Savannah Bananas waitlist? ›

That digital fame has created an unprecedented appetite for the Bananas. Cole says there are more than 2.7 million people on the waitlist for tickets. The Bananas have sold out every game since 2016 with no signs of slowing down.

Who owns the Banana Ball League? ›

Savannah Bananas
Former league(s)Coastal Plain League (2016–2022)
ColorsNavy blue, green, yellow, and white
MascotSplit
OwnershipFans First Entertainment (Jesse & Emily Cole)
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Who is the manager of the Savannah Bananas? ›

The Savannah Bananas are incredibly excited to announce that former MLB star and MLB Network analyst, Eric Byrnes, will be the next manager of the 2022 Bananas Premier Team.

Has anyone from the Savannah Bananas gone pro? ›

| 2022 Draft Recap. Written by Biko Skalla: The Savannah Bananas are fired up to announce that seven of our players were drafted and four more were signed by Major League Baseball teams this week.

Are the Savannah Bananas scripted? ›

Kellogg tells 7 News to expect a different game every day. “We get the reference to the Harlem Globetrotters a lot. The only difference is that our games are not scripted,” Kellogg said.

How profitable are the Savannah Bananas? ›

The Bananas generate revenue solely from ticket sales, food and beverage sales, and merchandise, of which it amasses more than $10 million in sales annually.

Are the Savannah Bananas Christians? ›

Jared Orton, the president of the Savannah Bananas, sees the team's reach—it has over 2.6 million Instagram followers—as an opportunity to share the gospel. “We're in this thing to share the love of Jesus with people and to be a part of the Great Commission,” he told CBN's 700 CLUB. “We love what we do.

Who is the owner of the Savannah Bananas wife? ›

Emily and Jesse Cole are the owners of the Savannah Bananas, known as the Greatest Show in Sports. The Cole's started the organization with the goal to make baseball fun and bring families together.

How old are the Savannah Bananas players? ›

Players with typically arrive the last week of May and are here until the second week of August. Players will range in age from 18-23.

Where is Jesse from Bondi from? ›

During the month The Beast caught up with charismatic Maroubra boy, Waverley lifeguard and lovable rogue, Jesse Polock. What was it like growing up in Maroubra? Growing up in Maroubra was the best thing ever.

Where is Jesse from in Jessie? ›

Plot. The series follows Jessie Prescott, a young woman from a small town with big dreams who, rebelling against her strict father, decides to leave the military base in Texas where she grew up and moves to New York City.

Where is Jesse from 90 day fiance from? ›

The 30-year-old was born in 1992 in the Netherlands. When Jesse debuted on Before the 90 Days, he was dating Darcey, who was a mother of two and 18 years older than him. Jesse and Darcey crossed paths on an international dating app.

Where is College Boy Jesse from? ›

College Boy Jesse, the reigning Groovy Soca Monarch is a talented young artist from Trinidad and Tobago. Born Jesse Stewart in Cunupia, College began performing at the tender age of seven.

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