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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.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.