Legendary Coach Rick Pitino Named Inaugural Francis Spinola Award Recipient

Legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Francis B. Spinola Award, a distinction created to recognize Long Island natives of Italian descent who have made a lasting impact on American culture while exemplifying leadership, vision, and service. This award was developed by the Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island. The…

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Rick Pitino to Receive Inaugural Francis B. Spinola Award

The Italian American Heritage Society of Long Island proudly announces that legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino will be honored as the inaugural recipient of the Francis B. Spinola Award, a distinction created to recognize Long Island natives of Italian descent who have made a lasting impact on American culture while exemplifying leadership, vision, and service….

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