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Larry Baldassaro Catalogs Italian American Baseball Interviews on New Website

Larry Baldassaro Catalogs Italian American Baseball Interviews on New Website. If you loved Larry Baldassaro’s book “Baseball Italian Style,” then you’ll really love his new website that catalogs interviews he did with many great Italian American ball players. Check it out and listen .

IABF Featured In Italian Institute of America Newsletter

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The Italic Institute of American works to educate youth, restore classic Italian heritage and create new perspectives, goals that align with those of the Italian American Baseball Foundation. The institute featured IABF in its latest newsletter, prompting special thanks from the foundation.

Larry Baldassaro Wins 2022 SABR Research Award for Tony Lazzeri Book

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Italian American baseball writer and researcher Larry Baldassaro won the 2022 Society of American Baseball Research Award for his book on Tony Lazzeri. A professor emeritus of Italian at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Baldassaro has chronicled Italian American baseball history for decades.

Mike Pagliarulo Honored By Il Circolo

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Mike Pagliarulo was honored by Il Circolo in South Florida at its annual gala for his baseball career and pride in his Italian American heritage. Pagliarulo, a 10-year Major League player, serves as special advisor to Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo.

DiMaggio, Berra, Campanella, Piazza Make ESPN Top 100

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ESPN released its list of the Top 100 MLB Players of All-Time last week. Four Italian-Americans made the cut. Rightfully so, Joe DiMaggio (16), Yogi Berra (39), Mike Piazza (81) and Roy Campanella (83) are listed. All four legends are inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame, of course.

Anthony Iapoce Named Senior Hitting Coordinator of Boston Red Sox

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Anthony Iapoce has joined the Boston Red Sox as senior hitting coordinator in player development. The New York native previously coached the Rangers and Cubs, served as a special assistant to Chicago’s general manager, and worked in the Brewers’ and Marlins’ organizations after being drafted in 1994.

Apply Today: IABF Launches 2022 Scholarship Application

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The 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Scholarship application is open to graduating high school seniors and current college baseball or softball players from the United States or Italy. Applicants must meet membership, heritage, GPA, roster and financial-need requirements, submit supporting documents and complete an interview.

IABF Featured on MLB Network

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IABF on MLB Network: Thanks to MLB Network for featuring the 2021 IABF Gala. There’s nothing better than shedding light on the pride and passion we have for our Italian American heritage and the great people who help grow the game we love. Bravo! CLICK TO WATCH! 🇮🇹 ⚾ 🇺🇸.

IABF Gala Featured on YES Network

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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.

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