Bobby Valentine goes 'Undercover Boss,' Ted Williams' Monster Shot, and the Last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup - This DiSH for June 9
From This Day in Sports History by Thrive Sweet Productions
June 9, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 906
About this episode
The episode covers significant sports events that occurred on June 9, including Bobby Valentine's undercover stint and Ted Williams' legendary home run.
In 1999, New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine went full on ‘undercover boss.’ In 1946, Ted Williams hit one of the longest balls ever hit at Fenway Park. In 1973, Secretariat became the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown. In 1993, the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup. It's the last time a Canadian team won it. In 1919, golfer Willie Chisholm carded an 18 on a par 3, the worst recorded score during a US Open golf event. In in 2004, Roosevelt Brown died. Brown is the lowest drafted player into the NFL to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Topics covered
- Bobby Valentine
- Ted Williams
- Stanley Cup
- Triple Crown
- golf history
- sports milestones
Keywords
- Bobby Valentine
- Ted Williams
- Stanley Cup
- Triple Crown
- Willie Chisholm
- Roosevelt Brown
- sports history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Mets, Montreal Canadiens
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