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. 

 

Bill Walton and Portland Blaze a New Path – This DiSH for June 5

In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Championship and become the first team to trail 0-2 in the series and come back to win. 

In 1991, it was Michael Jordan’s ‘Spectacular Move’ against the Lakers. 

In 1999, a phantom foul on Larry Johnson led to one of the most famous four-point play. 

In 1987, it was a dramatic ending to a College World Series elimination game.

In 1925, Bobby Jones came up a shot short in the US Open. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Triple Crown in impressive fashion.