Savannah Bananas impersonate Bills mob boss in Buffalo series finale

The Savannah Bananas wrapped up their weekend in Western New York on Sunday afternoon, capping off their three-game stint at Sahlen Field with an ESPN-broadcast game in which they once again paid tribute to the Buffalo faithful. The Savannah opponents, the Firefighters, gave a nod to Buffalo Bills fans midway through the game, imitating a Bills Mafia classic by dousing one of their players in ketchup and mustard.

This number was made in reference to Ken Johnston, better known to Buffalo fans as “Pinto Ron.” A long-time Bills mob figure who has received national attention in recent years, Pinto Ron allows fans to stand on a vehicle and shoot him with condiments before every Buffalo home game. The number has become synonymous with the fans’ pregame festivities, a must-see for die-hard fans and passersby alike.

The Bananas paid tribute to Buffalo fans for the first time Friday night, with a Savannah player breaking a table Bills Mafia-style at home plate. The team did it again after winning Sunday’s game.

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The team served as a temporary sporting distraction for Buffalo fans while waiting for the Bills’ upcoming training camp, which begins July 24; all three games in Savannah were played in front of sold-out crowds.

For those unaware, the Savannah Bananas are a traveling baseball team that injects humor and extra entertainment options into their games. They have grown exponentially in popularity since their inception in 2016, often performing to sold-out stadiums across the country.

For Buffalo fans looking for a little more Bills-inspired baseball at Sahlen Field, the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons will host “Buffalo, Mount Up!” on July 20. Popular NFL Network personality and honorary Bills Mafia member Kyle Brandt will be in attendance, throwing out the first pitch and hosting a book signing, with the first 3,000 fans in the stadium receiving a Brandt bobblehead.

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