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Spencer Jones of the New York Yankees will be Honored with 2024 IABF Future Star Award

Spencer Jones is the latest Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star honoree and will be recognized at the annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. The Yankees prospect, who played in the MLB Futures Game, was informed by IABF President Joe Quagliano and Vice President Carmine Gangone.

Dave Righetti Named 2024 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Yankees legend Dave Righetti will receive the 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award at the IABF Gala on December 5 in the Bronx. A former two-time All-Star and 1981 AL Rookie of the Year, he later helped the Giants win three World Series as pitching coach.

Rizzo, Gallo Honor Italian Heritage with Handshake

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The perfect social media post. The Yankees shared a post featuring Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo with a commonly used Italian hand gesture and text that read, “Buona Notte.” We love it. Buona Notte. pic.twitter.com/MbfOO4lM2K — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 18, 2022.

Anthony Rizzo, Joey Gallo Traded to Yankees

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In a notable Italian American moment, the New York Yankees acquired Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo at the trade deadline. Both players embraced the Bronx environment, while Gallo said the team’s Italian fan base and an Italian flag at the stadium made him proud of their heritage and baseball success.

Q&A: Tony Morante, Yankee Stadium Historian

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Tony Morante spent six decades with the New York Yankees, progressing from usher and ticket-sales employee to director of Yankee Stadium Tours from 1985 through 2018. A member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation, he credits baseball’s teamwork and his Italian American heritage for shaping his life and work.

Anthony Causi Honored with Yankees Plaque Tribute

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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.