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IABF Hosts Second Annual Golf Outing

IABF held its second annual golf outing at Ramsey Golf and Country Club in New Jersey, drawing more than 75 golfers. The organization thanked its supporters, sponsors, and attendees and announced that its annual gala would take place on December 2 at Giondo’s in Brooklyn.

Italian American Baseball Foundation and National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Announce Partnership

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Representatives of the Italian American Baseball Foundation and the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame announced a partnership to promote Italian American heritage through sports. Their plans include youth baseball and softball clinics, cross-marketing, and expanded community and educational programs.

IABF Featured on The Sinatra Dinner Hour Podcast

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation was featured on an episode of The Sinatra Dinner Hour, recorded during its Cigar Dinner at Roslyn Social. Host Harlan Friedman spoke with Nick Luisi, Tino Martinez, and Chris Vaccaro about the event and the foundation’s growth.

Mike Pagliarulo Inducted to New York State Baseball Hall of Fame

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Italian American and IABF honorary member Mike Pagliarulo was inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2021. The former major-league player, who helped the Minnesota Twins win the 1991 World Series, was joined at the celebration by IABF advisory board members Dan Palumbo and Gary Perone.

Marlins Celebrate Italian American Heritage Night with IABF

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The IABF was featured on the field during the Marlins’ Italian Heritage Night, where fans received a special Marlins Italian shirt. The organization thanked the Marlins for their hospitality and Jess Crosson for arranging the outing, and noted meeting Anthony Iapoce.

IABF Featured on YES Network’s Yankees Magazine

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation was featured on an episode of Yankees Magazine broadcast by the YES Network. The segment discussed Joey Gallo’s pride in his Italian American heritage, then presented the foundation’s cigar dinner and expanding domestic presence, with George Pisanti acknowledged for support.

Italian American Legend Rocky Colavito Honored with Statue in Cleveland

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Rocky Colavito was honored on his 88th birthday with a statue in Cleveland’s Little Italy, where he attended the ceremony. The nine-time All-Star hit 374 home runs, led the American League in homers in 1959 and RBI in 1965, and belongs to the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame.

IABF Hosts Second Annual Cigar Dinner

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held its second annual cigar dinner on August 6 at Roslyn Social on Long Island. Former major leaguers Tino Martinez and Mike Pagliarulo mingled with attendees and answered questions about their careers at IABF’s first live event since the pre-pandemic period.

Anthony Rizzo, Joey Gallo Traded to Yankees

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In a notable Italian American moment, the New York Yankees acquired Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo at the trade deadline. Both players embraced the Bronx environment, while Gallo said the team’s Italian fan base and an Italian flag at the stadium made him proud of their heritage and baseball success.

IABF Hosts Summer Clinic with Long Island Baseball

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation co-hosted a four-day summer baseball clinic with Long Island Baseball on Long Island in July 2021. Former major leaguers Frank Catalanotto, Mike Pagliarulo and Chris Colabello served as guest instructors, teaching baseball fundamentals to more than 50 campers.

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