![]() The Italian Baseball League is the highest level of professional baseball in Italy. The two leagues merged in 1950 to create the Federazione Italiana Palla Base, today known as the FIBS ( Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball). In Rome, Guido Graziani set up the Associazione Italia Baseball. With the support of the press and powerful partners, particularly Coca-Cola, the debut of this league was a popular success. The first official match played under the authority of Lega Italiana Baseball and was held on Jin Milan. Max Otto took the opportunity to relaunch his idea of an Italian league. ![]() The arrival of American soldiers in Italy in 1944 changed the situation. A blast against Texas vaulted Judge past Roger Maris for the American League’s single-season record, rekindling enthusiasm for a. When Benito Mussolini's fascist government established sabato fascista ("fascist Saturday"), a mandatory day of sporting and military exercise, baseball was excluded due to its American origins. With His 62nd Home Run, Aaron Judge Stands Alone in A.L. Despite Otto and Graziani's best efforts, baseball failed to gain interest in Italy. The other father of Italian baseball is the Rome native Guido Graziani, who had been organizing matches in Rome since 1920. He returned to Italy after the First World War with equipment and the desire to develop the sport there. A native of Turin under the name Mario Ottino, he spent several years in United States where he became a baseball fan. ![]() The real establishment of baseball in Italy began in 1919 under the leadership of Max Otto. After failing to find a suitable field in Naples and experiencing unconducive weather in Rome, the team left Italy without playing a single game. A second American tour passed through Italy in February 1913, conducted by the Chicago White Sox. On February 19 at Naples, All-America, a selection of players from the National League won 8-2 against the Chicago White Stockings on the 23rd at Rome in Piazza di Siena in Villa Borghese, Chicago won 3-2 and on the 25th, in Florence, All-America won 7-4. The Spalding World Tour of 1889 brought baseball to Italy, playing three matches. ![]() All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.Baseball is a growing, minor sport in Italy History Part of a series on the ![]()
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