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IABF Marches in NYC Columbus Day Parade

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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