Russell Wilson returns to baseball roots with Savannah Bananas

April 27, 2026 at 9:04 am

Seattle Times staff reporter

Russell Wilson was back in the spotlight this weekend, donning a yellow uniform for some Banana Ball at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. The appearance marked a return to the Super Bowl winning quarterback’s roots.

Wilson, who led the Seahawks to win the 2014 Super Bowl, joined the Savannah Bananas for a matchup against the Party Animals. The opponent beat the Bananas 7-2, handing them their second loss of the year.

“Fun Times with the Fans!,” Wilson wrote in a post on X Sunday. “My kids loved the day! Thanks Jesse Cole for the Call! I remember you were my GM when I was 19 years old! Proud of the movement you’ve built!”

The Savannah Bananas are a far cry from your typical baseball team.…