The Last Canadian Team to win the Stanley Cup, Ted Williams and the Fenway Red Seat, and Bobby Valentine goes 'Incognito' - This DiSH for June 9
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens beat the LA Kings in five games to win the Stanley Cup. At this point, the '93 Canadiens are the last Canadian team to win it.
In 1946, Ted Williams hit one of the longest balls ever hit at Fenway Park and the seat he hit is now a red seat in right field.
In 1999, New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine went full on ‘undercover boss.’
In 1973, Secretariat became the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown and the colt did it in impressive fashion.
In 1919, when golfer Willie Chisholm had a rather unfortunate experience in his round at the US Open.
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