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Italian Americans Make 2021 MLB All-Star Roster as Players, Coaches, Officials

  • July 13, 2021
  • Chris Vaccaro
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Italian Americans featured prominently in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game in Denver, including players Joey Gallo, Nathan Eovaldi, J.T. Realmuto, Mike Zunino and Gerrit Cole. Terry Francona and other coaches, umpire Chris Guccione, reporter Tom Verducci and Dodgers bullpen catcher Stephen Ciladi also participated.
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Tom Verducci Named First Recipient of Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award

  • April 30, 2021
  • Chris Vaccaro
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Tom Verducci was named the first recipient of the Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award. The longtime Sports Illustrated writer and Fox Sports and MLB Network analyst will be honored at the IABF Awards Gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December.
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Anthony Causi Honored with Yankees Plaque Tribute

  • April 5, 2021
  • Chris Vaccaro
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Anthony Causi, a New York Post photographer who died from COVID-19 complications, was honored with a plaque at Yankee Stadium. Installed in the first base photowell, the dedication recognized his passionate talent, extraordinary excellence, uncommon care, and lasting contribution through his images; his family attended the ceremony.
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Vinny Rottino Named to Brewers’ Broadcast Crew

  • March 24, 2021
  • Chris Vaccaro
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Former Team Italy catcher Vinny Rottino is joining the Brewers’ broadcast team for pregame and postgame analysis. The Racine native played for Milwaukee and several other clubs, competed in Japan and South Korea, and worked as a Brewers scout after ending his playing career in 2014.
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IABF Appoints Chris R. Vaccaro to Advisory Board

  • March 13, 2021
  • Chris Vaccaro
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The Italian American Baseball Foundation appointed journalist, author and professor Chris R. Vaccaro to its advisory board. An Emmy and Murrow Award winner with extensive media and nonprofit experience, Vaccaro will support the foundation’s communications, growth and fundraising efforts while promoting Italian American baseball and heritage.
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