LA finally beats Boston, Bobby V in disguise, and an 18 on a par 3? – This DiSH for June 9

In 1985, the Los Angeles Lakers finally beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after losing in their previous 9 tries.

In 1987, the Lakers did it again with Magic Johnson hitting his famous hook shot. 

In 1999, NY Mets manager Bobby Valentine was tossed from a game but came back to the dugout in a disquise. 

In 1946, Ted Williams hit the longest homerun in Fenway Park history. 

In 1973, Secretariat won the first Triple Crown in 25 years. 

In 1919, Willie Chisholm carded an 18 on a par 3 at the US Open. 

 

Secretariat Dazzles at the Derby – This DiSH for May 5

In 1973, Secretariat broke slow but got going down the backstretch to win the Kentucky Derby in a record time. 

In 1969, Boston won their 11th NBA title in 13 years with Bill Russell playing and coaching his final game as a Celtic

In 1981, Larry Bird hit one of his most memorable shots as the Celtics beat the Houston Rockets in game 1 of the NBA Finals. 

And in 1904, Cy Young pitched the 20th Century’s first perfect game.