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Full Mission Classic WBC Documentary Released

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.

Dan Bonanno Named 2023 IABF Ambassador Honoree

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Dan Bonanno has played an integral role in the growth of baseball in Europe and Italy for more than 20 years. He will be honored with an IABF Ambassador Award during IABF’s annual gala on November 30. The Racine, Wisconsin native played ball at Grand Canyon University in Arizona before making his journey to play professionally in Italy.

FIBS and IABF Partner on Between The Lines’ Junior College Softball Showcase

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The IABF and Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball expanded their strategic partnership with a College Pipeline Softball Showcase in Bollate, Italy. Organized by Between the Lines, the event connected academically qualified high school players with exposure to U.S. college coaches. Mike Candrea supervised the showcase.

2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club

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2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club. Thank you to the golfers and sponsors who made the 2023 IABF golf outing a success! Check out all golf outing images: We’ll see you at the IABF Gala on November 30: 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸. The article centers on 2023 IABF Golf Outing at Inwood Country Club and presents the available facts and context.

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.

IABF Featured During ABC Broadcast of 2023 NYC Columbus Day Parade

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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.

Terry Francona Named 2023 IABF Tommy Lasorda Award Honoree

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation named World Series-winning manager Terry Francona its 2023 Tommy Lasorda honoree. Francona, who led Boston to two titles including the 2004 championship that ended an 86-year drought, has nearly 2,000 managerial wins and three American League Manager of the Year awards.

Phillies Scouting Director Sal Agostinelli Named 2023 IABF Executive of the Year

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation will honor Philadelphia Phillies international scouting director Sal Agostinelli as its 2023 Executive of the Year. Agostinelli, a former Phillies catcher, was named MLB Scout of the Year in 2018 and has received multiple lifetime achievement and sports hall of fame honors.

University of Arizona Legend Mike Candrea Named Inaugural IABF Collegiate Award Honoree

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One of the winningest coaches in any sport in NCAA history, Mike Candrea will be recognized with the inaugural IABF Collegiate Award in 2023. Tickets are officially on sale for the November 30 event, which will take place at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx.

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