Community Events

IABF Meets with MLB International, Has Board Meeting at Yankee Stadium

The Italian American Baseball Foundation held meetings in New York City on May 23, including discussions with MLB International SVP Jim Small about organizational goals and objectives. Leaders later met with board members at Yankee Stadium and spoke with Trey Mancini, Aaron Boone, Ron Marinaccio and Ryan Ruocco.

Save the Dates: Cigars, Youth Clinic and Golf

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Save the Dates: Cigars, Youth Clinic and Golf. IABF has a big year planned … mark your calendars with out cigar social, youth clinic and golf outing! More information about registration and other events soon. The article centers on Save the Dates: Cigars, Youth Clinic and Golf and presents the available facts and context.

IABF Supports Phil Cuzzi’s Robert Luongo ALS Fund

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Phil Cuzzi may be a Major League Baseball Umpire but he’s also a deeply passionate man who has devoted time and energy to building the Robert Luongo ALS Fund. IABF board members were in attendance to support Cuzzi and his mission. You can too … donate at WeFightALS.org . Cuzzi, a New Jersey native, is also on the IABF advisory board.

IABF Featured in Metro Baseball Magazine

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The Fall 2021 issue of Metro Baseball Magazine has a feature story about the Italian American Baseball Foundation and the exciting year of events we had, plus our goals for expansion and future growth. Read the feature below … metroBASEBALL-Fall-2021-IABF-spread Download.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Hosts IABF Panel Discussion

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The Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City hosted an Italian American Baseball Foundation panel for Italian American Heritage Month. John Franco, Frank Catalanotto, Mike Pagliarulo and Wayne Randazzo discussed Italian pride, baseball’s growth in America and Italy, and the modern professional game.

Joe Piscopo Hosts IABF’s Chris Vaccaro on 970 The Answer

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Joe Piscopo Hosts IABF’s Chris Vaccaro on 970 The Answer. Thanks to Joe Piscopo for hosting IABF board director Chris Vaccaro on AM 970 The Answer. Chris and Joe spoke about the upcoming IABF Gala and the growth of the organization. Listen to the segment HERE .

IABF Marches in NYC Columbus Day Parade

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation participated in Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade. The organization described the occasion as special and expressed appreciation for the many IABF friends who attended as it continued building its presence within the Italian American community.

IABF Hosts Second Annual Golf Outing

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IABF held its second annual golf outing at Ramsey Golf and Country Club in New Jersey, drawing more than 75 golfers. The organization thanked its supporters, sponsors, and attendees and announced that its annual gala would take place on December 2 at Giondo’s in Brooklyn.

Marlins Celebrate Italian American Heritage Night with IABF

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The IABF was featured on the field during the Marlins’ Italian Heritage Night, where fans received a special Marlins Italian shirt. The organization thanked the Marlins for their hospitality and Jess Crosson for arranging the outing, and noted meeting Anthony Iapoce.

IABF Featured on YES Network’s Yankees Magazine

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation was featured on an episode of Yankees Magazine broadcast by the YES Network. The segment discussed Joey Gallo’s pride in his Italian American heritage, then presented the foundation’s cigar dinner and expanding domestic presence, with George Pisanti acknowledged for support.

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