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Trey Mancini Named AL Comeback Player of the Year

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.

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 .

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.

IABF Hosts Second Annual Golf Outing

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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.

Dom Scala Named 2021 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Longtime college baseball coach Dom Scala will receive the 2021 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award at a December ceremony in Brooklyn. The former Adelphi University head coach compiled a 432-331-5 record, won three conference titles and later served the Yankees and Pirates.

Tom Verducci Named First Recipient of Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award

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Tom Verducci was named the first recipient of the Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award. The longtime Sports Illustrated writer and Fox Sports and MLB Network analyst will be honored at the IABF Awards Gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December.

Nationals President/GM Mike Rizzo Named IABF Executive of the Year

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Mike Rizzo, president and general manager of the Washington Nationals, was named the Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year. He will be honored at the organization’s annual awards gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December, following Washington’s World Series title.

Trey Mancini to Receive IABF Tommy Lasorda Award

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Trey Mancini will receive the Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Tommy Lasorda Award after returning to the Baltimore Orioles in 2021 following treatment for stage 3 colon cancer. The honor recognizes his perseverance, baseball achievements, and pride in Italian American heritage at the IABF’s December gala in Brooklyn.

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