Italian American Heritage

Attention Italian American Mets Fans

For two seasons, the Italian American Baseball Foundation sought an Italian Heritage game with the New York Mets but received little communication and only an offer to purchase group tickets. While other clubs support such events, the Yankees host five Italian Heritage nights, prompting the IABF to demand better representation in Queens.

Drew Maggi Makes MLB Debut After 13 Years in Minors

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Italian American former Team Italy player Drew Maggi made his MLB debut for the Pirates on April 26 at age 33 after 13 years in the minor leagues. He struck out in one at-bat, but the emotional moment was celebrated by his family, fans and manager Derek Shelton.

Yankees Celebrating Italian Heritage During Five Games in 2023

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The New York Yankees will host five Italian Heritage games from September 5 through 10. Ticket proceeds will partly benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation, and special event tickets include a Yankees hat featuring the Italian flag, a hot dog, and a drink. IABF also offers suite tickets for September 8.

Matt Quatraro Earns First MLB Win

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Italian American Matt Quatraro earned his first Major League victory as manager of the Kansas City Royals. In his first season with Kansas City, Quatraro joined the club after serving as a third base coach with the Tampa Bay Rays and a hitting coach with the Cleveland Indians.

Washington Nationals Hosting Italian Heritage Night on June 20

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The Nationals will host Italian Heritage Night in Washington on June 20 with the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Ticket buyers receive a commemorative item, while part of sales benefits IABF; group purchasers can contact Logan Davis for assistance.

IABF Honors Tommy Lasorda’s Legacy at Long Island Baseball Facility

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To further its commitment to Tommy Lasorda and what he meant to the game of baseball, the Italian American Baseball Foundation helped facilitate the placement of canvas art featuring Lasorda at the practice facility named in his honor on Long Island.

Rockies Hosting Italian Heritage Night on July 29

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Rockies Hosting Italian Heritage Night on July 29. ITALIAN NIGHT: Come out to Coors Field on July 29 and celebrate Italian Heritage Night with IABF. A portion of tickets will benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation! Get tickets now: Rockies.com/IABF! 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸.

Joe Pepitone, 1940-2023

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation mourned Joe Pepitone, an Italian American great who played for the Yankees, Astros, Cubs and Braves from 1962 through 1973. A three-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Pepitone hit 219 home runs and recorded 721 RBI.

Pride, Passion and Purpose, an Italian Baseball Vision Realized

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The following was written by IABF Trustee Chris R. Vaccaro …. I’ve been caught up all day with how important today’s Team Italy win was for what we’re trying to build in Italy and what we’re fighting for among Italian Americans. We understand baseball in Italy is a niche, and harnessing our interests in Italian Americans in the game is.

Marlins Hosting Italian Heritage Game on April 14

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Marlins Hosting Italian Heritage Game on April 14. IABF will return to Miami in 2023 for another Italian Heritage celebration. Purchase an Italian Heritage ticket to get an Italian Heritage Celebration Marlins T-shirt. A portion of each ticket will benefit IABF. Get tickets:.

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