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March 13, 2023

Joe Pepitone, 1940-2023

  • March 13, 2023
  • Chris Vaccaro
Baseball History Italian American Heritage MLB Player News
The Italian American Baseball Foundation mourned Joe Pepitone, an Italian American great who played for the Yankees, Astros, Cubs and Braves from 1962 through 1973. A three-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Pepitone hit 219 home runs and recorded 721 RBI.
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Pride, Passion and Purpose, an Italian Baseball Vision Realized

  • March 13, 2023
  • Chris Vaccaro
IABF International Baseball Italian American Heritage Team Italy World Baseball Classic
The following was written by IABF Trustee Chris R. Vaccaro …. I’ve been caught up all day with how important today’s Team Italy win was for what we’re trying to build in Italy and what we’re fighting for among Italian Americans. We understand baseball in Italy is a niche, and harnessing our interests in Italian Americans in the game is.
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