Kicking off its inaugural event last year honoring National Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza at Carmine’s Restaurant and Sports Bar in Brooklyn, New York, the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) has set out to make this year’s festivities better than ever by presenting guest of honor Bobby Valentine with a commissioned portrait of the Italian American baseball legend from internationally-renowned sports artist James Fiorentino. In addiction, IABF Executive Gary Perone will be honored for the invaluable contributions he has brought to the game.

On December 7, 2017 IABF Board Members Joe Quagliano, Fabrizio De Robbio, Carmine Gangone and Michael DeSapio promise to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a star-studded cocktail reception beginning at 6:30 pm followed by a delectable authentic Italian dinner attended by some of MLB’s best past and present players including: Frank Catalanotto, John Franco, Jeff Nelson, Francisco Cervelli and Brandon Nimmo.