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IABF Gala Featured on YES Network

IABF Gala Featured on YES Network. Thanks to @NancyNewmanYES and @GeorgePisanti from @YESNetwork on the terrific feature in Yankees Magazine about our 2021 IABF Gala! CLICK TO WATCH! The article centers on IABF Gala Featured on YES Network and presents the available facts and context from the original update.

Relive 2021 IABF Gala

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The 2021 IABF Gala honored Italian American heritage and the game of baseball. The Italian American Baseball Foundation thanked its executive board and congratulated Trey Mancini, Mike Rizzo, Tom Verducci, Anthony Volpe, and Dom Scala on their honors.

IABF Issues Statement on Anti-Italian Discrimination

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation condemned a professional baseball player’s social-media interaction with an anti-Italian slur directed at an Italian American baseball writer, stating that racism has no place in society, social media, or baseball.

IABF Featured in Metro Baseball Magazine

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The Fall 2021 issue of Metro Baseball Magazine has a feature story about the Italian American Baseball Foundation and the exciting year of events we had, plus our goals for expansion and future growth. Read the feature below … metroBASEBALL-Fall-2021-IABF-spread Download.

Trey Mancini Named AL Comeback Player of the Year

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Trey received the AL Comeback Player of the Year honor, recognizing his perseverance and drive. He is also the 2021 IABF Tommy Lasorda Award winner and will be honored at the Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala on December 2, alongside other baseball celebrities.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Hosts IABF Panel Discussion

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The Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City hosted an Italian American Baseball Foundation panel for Italian American Heritage Month. John Franco, Frank Catalanotto, Mike Pagliarulo and Wayne Randazzo discussed Italian pride, baseball’s growth in America and Italy, and the modern professional game.

Joe Piscopo Hosts IABF’s Chris Vaccaro on 970 The Answer

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Joe Piscopo Hosts IABF’s Chris Vaccaro on 970 The Answer. Thanks to Joe Piscopo for hosting IABF board director Chris Vaccaro on AM 970 The Answer. Chris and Joe spoke about the upcoming IABF Gala and the growth of the organization. Listen to the segment HERE .

IABF Marches in NYC Columbus Day Parade

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation participated in Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade. The organization described the occasion as special and expressed appreciation for the many IABF friends who attended as it continued building its presence within the Italian American community.

Anthony Volpe Named 2021 IABF Future Star

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Anthony Volpe Named 2021 IABF Future Star. TWe’re excited to announce that Yankees prospect Anthony Volpe will be at the IABF Gala in December to accept the first IABF Future Star Award! Tickets/sponsorships:. The article centers on Anthony Volpe Named 2021 IABF Future Star and presents the available facts and context from the original.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Awards First Scholarships

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation awarded its first college scholarships in fall 2021 to Francesco Bonvini, Franco Logozzo and Shannon Russo. The student-athletes, who play baseball or softball in New York and New Jersey, met criteria including academic performance, Italian heritage, roster status and financial need.

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