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IABF Featured During ABC Broadcast of 2023 NYC Columbus Day Parade

The Italian American Baseball Foundation was featured during ABC’s broadcast of New York City’s Columbus Day Parade. The segment presented the organization’s story during the nationally prominent celebration and directed viewers to the broadcast feature.

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Receiving 2023 IABF Media Award

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Chris Russo will receive the 2023 Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award at the IABF Gala on November 30 at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx. The longtime broadcaster, known as “Mad Dog,” has led influential sports radio and television programs, including Mad Dog Unleashed and High Heat.

Mission Classic Docuseries Chronicles Italy’s Journey to World Baseball Classic

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“Mission Classic” Part 1 follows MLB players and coaches during a November trip to Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. IABF trustee Chris R. Vaccaro directed, produced, wrote and narrated the installment, with Riccardo Landi as principal photographer and editor.

Wayne Randazzo is New Angels TV Play-By-Play Voice

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Bally Sports West and the Los Angeles Angels named Wayne Randazzo the club’s new play-by-play announcer. Randazzo brings nearly 20 years of local and national broadcasting experience, including four seasons calling New York Mets games, while continuing his Friday Night Baseball role with Apple TV+.

IABF Featured on Yankees Magazine via YES Network

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YES Network featured the 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala on its Yankees Magazine program with Nancy Newman. The segment highlighted Michael Kay’s IABF Media Award and included family photographs showing generations of his Italian heritage through his mother’s side.

IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network

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IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network. Thank you to @MLBNetwork, who covered the 2022 IABF Gala and reported on the impact Mike Piazza and Team Italy are having on the game. The article centers on IABF Gala Featured on MLB Network and presents the available facts and context from the original update.

Mission Classic Trip Featured on Sky Spot

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation joined the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball for Mission Classic, a historic trip to Italy. The journey offered Italian National Team players and coaches a culturally significant experience before the 2023 World Baseball Classic and was featured in a four-minute Sky Sport broadcast package.

IABF Gala Hot Spot for New York Media

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The 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala attracted extensive media coverage, with SNY, YES Network, MLB Network and the World Baseball Network reporting from the Brooklyn event. CBS Radio and MLB.com also attended and promoted the organization, while IABF thanked its continuing media supporters.

Relive the 2022 IABF Gala

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held its seventh annual gala at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn on December 1, 2022. Honorees included Mike Piazza, Michael Kay, Jim Small, Mike Pagliarulo and Vito Friscia, while Marco Landi received the new IABF Ambassador Award for supporting the foundation and baseball in Italy.

Joe Castiglione Finalist for Frick Award

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Italian American broadcaster Joe Castiglione was named a finalist for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford Frick Award. Castiglione has called Boston Red Sox games since 1983, and the award recognizes broadcasting excellence, game reverence, fan popularity, and peer respect.

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