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Larry Baldassaro Gave Italian Americans in Baseball a Voice

Larry Baldassaro, a professor, historian, and author, devoted his life to documenting Italian Americans in baseball and preserving their stories. His books, interviews, teaching, and service connected heritage, education, and the game, leaving an enduring legacy for students, readers, and baseball history.

“Andiamo” Mini-Documentary Showcases Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Mission to Grow Baseball in Italy; will debut on CIAO USA TV

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation announced “Andiamo,” a mini-documentary about its mission to expand baseball in Italy, premiering September 6 on CIAO USA TV. Produced by Emmy Award-winning executive trustee Chris R. Vaccaro, the film follows youth clinics held in Castiglione della Pescaia, Parma, and Bologna.

Italian American Baseball Foundation and World Baseball Network Team Up on Sponsorship Agreement

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation announced a sponsorship agreement with World Baseball Network to expand global baseball coverage, highlight Italian American contributions, and support youth development. The partnership will fund scholarships, clinics, cultural events, joint media initiatives, and opportunities for athletes worldwide.

Red Sox Honor IABF at Fenway During Italian Heritage Night

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The Italian Heritage Games connect Italian American baseball celebrations with scholarships for college baseball and softball players. At Fenway Park, IABF joined Red Sox representatives and Italian American figures, while proceeds from the event supported the foundation’s scholarship fund and promoted baseball in Italy.

MLB’s Dom Balsamo Named IABF Executive of the Year

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Dom Balsamo will receive the 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year honor at the December 5 gala in the Bronx. The MLB executive, with the league since 2001, has worked across media, events, sponsorship, public relations, and international baseball, including all five World Baseball Classics.

Red Sox Legend Joe Castiglione Named 2024 IABF Media Award Honoree

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It has been a special year for Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione, from the Ford C. Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame and now the 2024 IABF Media Award. Both are for his service to broadcasting and baseball. Castiglione has been the Red Sox’s radio voice since 1983.

Mission Classic Film Premiers at Milan Sports, TV Film Festival

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The Italian version of Mission Classic premiered at Milan’s 40th annual FICTS Fest, where audiences joined a Q&A with Team Italy coach Michele Gerali. Produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation and FIBS, the project followed a year of filming and editing across four countries and 10 cities to create a feature film and docuseries.

Full Mission Classic WBC Documentary Released

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The Mission Classic documentary is available in a full-length one-hour release. The full running debuted during a sports film festival in Milan, and the film is available for worldwide distribution via YouTube. This project was produced by the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball and the Italian American Baseball Foundation.

Mission Classic Italia Baseball film will premiere at Milan Film Fest on November 8

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The full-length Mission Classic Italia Baseball documentary will debut November 8 at Milan’s 40th annual FICTS Fest, with an introduction by Italian coach Michele Gerali. Produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation, it chronicles Italy’s 2023 World Baseball Classic run, which ended in a historic fifth-place finish.

Part III of IABF-FIBS Mission Classic Documentary Available Now

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The third and final part of the Mission Classic Docuseries, produced by IABF and FIBS, is now available worldwide. Directed, written, and produced by IABF board director Chris R. Vaccaro, the film follows Team Italy from the first round in Taipei through its quarterfinal appearance against Japan.

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