@yellowtuxjesse: This lost video has inspired me so much…to see the energy and enthusiasm I had as a 25 year old with our small team in Gastonia makes me so grateful that I stuck with it and kept going. I was truly lucky to find my purpose at such a young age. I can see it and feel it with the conviction in my voice and the joy I had for my job. But it was never a job for me…it was a calling. No matter how many people showed up, I cared so much and wanted it to be fun and memorable. Today I’m still the same kid dreaming big and having fun with the fans. Now, more than ever I’m grateful for the opportunity I had when I started and for every fan who showed up and gave us a chance! Can’t wait to see where we are in another 20 years from now…I’m sure I’ll still be running around the ballpark having the time of my life with the people I love!
One of G-towns finest! Amazing what you have accomplished and continue your journey to make banana ball a fan favorite.
2026-06-05 00:49:48
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shawnboyva :
You are definitely our modern day PT Barnum!
2026-05-22 21:57:53
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Justin Arrowood🦆 :
We miss you in Gastonia bro
2026-06-05 03:40:26
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DimplesRD :
Your passion is unmatched 💛🍌
2026-05-22 22:29:47
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Pour1forMe66 :
Dad talked about your enthusiasm when you were with the Grizzlies. He's gone now but was a season ticket holder and enjoyed talking to you at the games. You've done great things Jesse, keep up the great work.
2026-05-28 14:26:46
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Shaniac_NC_1717 :
man, we miss you in Gastonia...
2026-05-29 21:21:54
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grammyspoils 🧚♀️ :
The other day, I said to someone when my kids were little, I used to love taking them to the Rascals games. It was fun entertainment; you got to see decent baseball, you saw players really giving it all, but it was also the entertainment factor between the innings that kept the kids entertained. and then I said banana ball is like that on steroids and I love it. I love what you’ve done. When I am at my grandson‘s baseball games and you hear the boys talking about banana ball in the dugout they’re not talking video games they’re not talking stupid shit they’re talking about banana ball at their own ball games -and that makes my heart happy.
2026-05-23 00:15:51
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sally p. :
Wow! How rewarding for you to know you were on the right path all along. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
2026-05-23 23:22:45
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Marty McFLy :
Legend in the making
2026-05-22 22:26:16
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Naturalist Andy :
Greatest Showman!!!
2026-05-22 21:42:43
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SteveR1974 :
Can’t wait to see you all at Neyland tomorrow
2026-05-23 02:35:06
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THE GOOD BOSS :
You should be proud of yourself 🙌🏼
2026-05-24 17:52:43
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Garrett Jones :
As a kid who grew up in Gastonia going to grizzlies games. It was a true blast.
2026-06-05 01:05:10
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Barbara Eccles :
You did great things in town. I telethon you started out giving out free tickets to get people to come. Before you left, almost every game was sold out!
2026-06-05 01:44:40
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Cory Mullis :
Come back to Gastonia
2026-06-03 22:10:54
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The Honeycutts :
I hate that people in Gastonia did not see your vision the way we did 💔 We miss you!
2026-06-03 13:02:10
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Jennifer Conner :
Legend in the making
2026-05-23 00:37:56
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mutzrule :
I was at the game at Covenant. One of the best experiences of my life! Fans first is REAL! You're amazing.
2026-05-23 12:41:01
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LaggyLeprechaun :
I love supporting small creators 🤣🤣🤣
2026-05-22 21:40:59
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jules :
You're so fricken cool!!!
2026-05-22 21:50:46
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Cody Strawn :
Miss you in Gastonia brother!
2026-06-01 11:23:32
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kenziedagoatboii :
I need yall to come back this was me when I was younger supporting the grizzlies I loved going to the games and I went smm
2026-06-01 07:22:29
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Angela Kidd :
Happy you found the video!!!
2026-05-22 22:53:18
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