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\n\tThe Indianapolis Clowns are returning to the field, this time to play in the Banana Ball Championship League. The name is a tribute to recognize the historic team that inspired the newest generation of entertainment baseball.<\/p>\n
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\n\tBanana Ball, founded by the Savannah Bananas, has drawn thousands of fans to sold out baseball games. The rules are modified in an effort to make the sport more fan-friendly. The game has a two-hour time limit, fan caught balls count as outs and batters can steal first base on any pitch.<\/p>\n
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\n\tOn Thursday the league announced it would be expanding with new teams in 2026 including the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe new chapter of the Clowns will continue the team’s legacy. During the team\u2019s 50 year history, they were known as the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball traveling the country and entertaining fans.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe Clowns will be partnering with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The original team were the last onesto play in the professional league before switching to exhibition games.<\/p>\n
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\n\tSavannah Banana founder and Banana Ball creator Jesse Cole said in a press release the story of the Indianapolis Clowns inspired him.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cPartnering with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to bring the Clowns to millions of fans all over the country and preserve their legacy is a dream come true,\u201d Cole said. \u2028<\/p>\n
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\n\tPresident of the museum Bob Kendrick said the rebirth of the team is exciting.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\u201cOur partnership is a tremendous opportunity to not only entertain, but educate fans about the rich history of the Negro Leagues while paying homage to the team that helped influence Banana Ball,\u201d Kendrick said.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe Clowns head coach will be Errick Fox who joined the Savannah Bananas in 2018.\u00a0 World Series champion Ryan Howard will be the Clowns\u2019 Primetime coach \u2014 a new position added for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThe team will have two games next year<\/a> in Indianapolis at Victory Field \u2014 May 15 & 16.<\/p>\n
\n\tContact Samantha at shorton@wfyi.org<\/a> or on Signal at SamHorton.05<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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