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Savannah Bananas Thrill New Orleans with Star-Studded Showdown

3/17/2026

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The sold-out Savannah Bananas exhibition at Caesars Superdome featured Drew Brees and Tyler Shough of the New Orleans Saints, the first baseball event in over 20 years.
Brees, a former Saints star, received a warm welcome.
Shough compared the atmosphere to a Saints playoff game and threw a touchdown pass.
The Bananas' success has sparked interest in returning to New Orleans.

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Story summary

The sold-out Savannah Bananas exhibition at Caesars Superdome featured Drew Brees and Tyler Shough of the New Orleans Saints, the first baseball event in over 20 years.
Brees, a former Saints star, received a warm welcome.
Shough compared the atmosphere to a Saints playoff game and threw a touchdown pass.
The Bananas' success has sparked interest in returning to New Orleans.