Italian Athletic Club
Area: San Joaquin (Stockton)
Year: 1939

Description: The Italian Athletic Club baseball team was founded in 1936 to help Italian Americans participate in sports. Over the years it has raised money for equipment uniforms and has sponsored numerous local teams, including this 1939 baseball team.

Back row (left to right | Standing): Harry Sbragia, Mike Cashara, Jimmy Musto, Duke Ghilarducci, Al Giorgi, John Tuso, Hank Massoli, Gene Pennini

Front row (left to right | Kneeling): Joe Viviano, John Traverso, Frank Repetti, Ray Pierini, Steve Traverso, Pete Avansino

Batboy: Nino Traverso