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Savannah Bananas break attendance record at college football stadium
TL;DR
The Savannah Bananas set a new attendance record at Kyle Field, drawing over 102,000 fans. This event marks a significant achievement for the baseball team as they continue to play in college football stadiums across the country.
Key points
- Savannah Bananas broke attendance record at Kyle Field
- Over 102,000 fans attended the event
- Kyle Field is the fourth-largest college football stadium
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The Savannah Bananas added to an already impressive resume on Saturday night.
After hitting a few college football stadiums around the country, the baseball squad broke an attendance record at Kyle Field with over 102,000 fans packing in to see the magic.
The stadium on the campus of Texas A&M in College Station is the fourth-largest college football stadium, trailing only Michigan Stadium (107,601), Beaver Stadium (106,572) and Ohio Stadium (102,780), according to USA TODAY Sports.
This was the largest stop for the Bananas, but also one of the most legendary. In terms of college football stadiums left on the schedule, here's a look at what's left. Tennessee's Neyland Stadium (May 23; 101,821 capacity), Nebraska's Memorial Stadium (June 13; 85,458), Oregon's Autzen Stadium (June 27-28; 54,000) and Iowa's Kinnick Stadium (July 3-4, 69,218).
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The "Banana Ball" phenomenon has swept the nation for a fresh look on America's pastime. A fast-paced, entertaining thrill ride is what keeps fans lining up in droves to see what the hype is about. It's more about the fans than it is the players. That's why the Bananas are a huge success story in sports.
Q&A
What attendance record did the Savannah Bananas break?
The Savannah Bananas broke the attendance record at Kyle Field with over 102,000 fans.
Where is Kyle Field located and what is its significance?
Kyle Field is located on the campus of Texas A&M in College Station and is the fourth-largest college football stadium in the U.S.
How does Kyle Field's attendance compare to other college football stadiums?
Kyle Field's attendance of over 102,000 fans ranks behind Michigan Stadium, Beaver Stadium, and Ohio Stadium.
