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Larry Baldassaro Gave Italian Americans in Baseball a Voice

Larry Baldassaro, a professor, historian, and author, devoted his life to documenting Italian Americans in baseball and preserving their stories. His books, interviews, teaching, and service connected heritage, education, and the game, leaving an enduring legacy for students, readers, and baseball history.

IABF Hosts Softball Clinic at Long Island Sports Dome

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held a softball clinic at Long Island Sports Dome in Massapequa, hosted by Frank Furino and his team. Young athletes learned from Ava Zicchinelli, Lany Vomero, and Josephine Polisi about skills, recruiting, college life, and competing at the next level.

Dom Scala Baseball Camp Continues to Make Difference with Support from the Italian American Baseball Foundation

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For decades, Dom Scala Baseball Camp has given young athletes across the tri-state area quality instruction, sportsmanship and a lasting love of baseball. Sponsored by the Italian American Baseball Foundation, the camp develops skills, confidence, teamwork and respect while creating lasting friendships and memories.

IABF Hosts Inaugural Bocce Tournament

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The IABF Bocce tournament at Bocce Social on Long Island was a great success! BIG thank you to Paul D’Arienzo for organizing. Special Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, our host Mike Lisi and the crew at Bocce Social and all of our bocce players. Carmine and Sons Pizzeria & Sports Bar provided an awesome lunch. Andiamo!

Italian American Baseball Foundation Awards Record $105,000+ in Scholarships to 24 Student-Athletes in 2026

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation awarded 24 college student-athletes more than $105,000 in 2026 scholarships, its largest single-year total since launching the program in 2021. The awards bring cumulative scholarships to nearly $250,000 during IABF’s 10th anniversary year.

2026 IABF Cigar Social

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Special thanks to former Yankees greats Mike Pagliarulo, Steve Balboni, and Jim Leyritz for joining the Italian American Baseball Foundation’s annual Cigar Social. Hosted by Bourbon Street, the successful evening celebrated the IABF’s 10th anniversary with guests, board members, and supporters.

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