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University of Arizona Legend Mike Candrea Named Inaugural IABF Collegiate Award Honoree

One of the winningest coaches in any sport in NCAA history, Mike Candrea will be recognized with the inaugural IABF Collegiate Award in 2023. Tickets are officially on sale for the November 30 event, which will take place at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx.

University of Florida’s Jac Caglianone Named 2023 IABF Future Star Honoree

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University of Florida baseball star Jac Caglianone has been named the 2023 Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star honoree and will be recognized at the foundation’s November 30 gala in the Bronx. The standout two-way player set program records with 33 home runs, 90 RBI, and 208 total bases.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Receiving 2023 IABF Media Award

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Chris Russo will receive the 2023 Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award at the IABF Gala on November 30 at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx. The longtime broadcaster, known as “Mad Dog,” has led influential sports radio and television programs, including Mad Dog Unleashed and High Heat.

IABF Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation recently awarded its 2023 baseball and softball scholarships and again increased the number of recipients this year. One of IABF’s premier tasks is to award scholarships to deserving student-athletes who express pride in Italian culture and heritage.

2022 IABF Gala Speeches

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The 2022 IABF Gala honored Mike Piazza, Michael Kay, Mike Pagliarulo, Jim Small, and Vito Friscia with awards recognizing Team Italy, media, achievement, international leadership, and future potential. Frank Catalanotto, Tom Verducci, and others introduced the honorees.

IABF Featured on Yankees Magazine via YES Network

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YES Network featured the 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala on its Yankees Magazine program with Nancy Newman. The segment highlighted Michael Kay’s IABF Media Award and included family photographs showing generations of his Italian heritage through his mother’s side.

IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network

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IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network. Thank you to @MLBNetwork, who covered the 2022 IABF Gala and reported on the impact Mike Piazza and Team Italy are having on the game. The article centers on IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network and presents the available facts and context from the original update.

IABF Gala Hot Spot for New York Media

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The 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala attracted extensive media coverage, with SNY, YES Network, MLB Network and the World Baseball Network reporting from the Brooklyn event. CBS Radio and MLB.com also attended and promoted the organization, while IABF thanked its continuing media supporters.

Marco Landi Presented First IABF Ambassador Award

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Marco Landi, the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball’s head of communications and marketing, received the inaugural Ambassador Award from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Presented at the IABF Gala, it recognized his role in expanding the partnership and supporting baseball in Italy and the United States.

Relive the 2022 IABF Gala

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held its seventh annual gala at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn on December 1, 2022. Honorees included Mike Piazza, Michael Kay, Jim Small, Mike Pagliarulo and Vito Friscia, while Marco Landi received the new IABF Ambassador Award for supporting the foundation and baseball in Italy.

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