Fundraising

IABF, FIBS Helping Emilia Romagna Flood Effort

The Italian American Baseball Foundation partnered with the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball to raise funds for flood relief in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Donations will help repair severely damaged baseball facilities and restore places where local residents, especially children, can play.

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.

Mike Piazza, Lou Tallarini Presented with 2023 Joe DiMaggio Award

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The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner for the Joe DiMaggio Scholarship Fund included the Italian American Baseball Federation as a partner. Honorees Mike Piazza and Lou Tallarini were recognized, while proceeds support scholarships, youth development and baseball’s growth in Italy.

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.

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! 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸.

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:.

IABF Names Scholarship in Honor of Steve Napolitano’s Dedication to Organization

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Steve Napolitano has supported the Italian American Baseball Foundation since its formation in 2016 and hosted its annual golf outing at Engineers Country Club on Long Island. During the outing, IABF announced that an annual scholarship would be named in honor of Steve and his family.

IABF Supports Anthony Varvaro Fund

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation donated and matched raffle proceeds from its annual golf outing to support the family of fallen police officer Anthony Varvaro. Varvaro played seven Major League Baseball seasons before joining the NY/NJ Port Authority and died in a car accident.

IABF Hosts Annual Golf Outing at Engineers Country Club

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The third annual Italian American Baseball Foundation golf outing took place at Engineers Country Club on Long Island, with former major league players John Franco, Mike Pagliarulo, Shawn Chacon, Jeff Manto and Jim Leyritz attending. IABF also supported Anthony Vavaro’s family with matched raffle proceeds.

IABF Supports Fred L. Mazzilli Foundation

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IABF Supports Fred L. Mazzilli Foundation. IABF supported the Fred L Mazzilli Foundation at its annual fundraiser on Tuesday at Hard Rock Cafe in the Bronx. IABF President Joe Quagliano, VP Carmine Gangone and Treasurer Joseph DiMartino attended and are seen here with Lee Mazzilli.

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