Junior quarterback John Doherty throws three touchdown passes to lead Norwood High football to a 20-6 victory over Milton in Bay State League play.
Norwood Native Greg Donahue Emerges as Top NFL Prospect at University of New Hampshire-September 29, 1979
Norwood native and UNH star linebacker Greg Donahue overcomes long odds to emerge as a top NFL draft prospect, following in the footsteps of collegiate greats.
Norwood Defeats Natick 7-3 Behind Lockdown Defense and Late John Armour Touchdown-September 24, 1979
John Armour scores the game-winning touchdown with two minutes remaining as Norwood's defense seals a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Natick.
Norwood Mustangs Edge Out Needham 12-7 Behind Defensive Stand and Mike Gulla’s Two Touchdowns-September 29, 1975
Mike Gulla scores two touchdowns and the Norwood defense holds firm as the Mustangs defeat Needham 12-7 in a hard-fought Bay State League football contest.
Norwood High Mustangs Crush Needham as Six Different Players Score-October 7, 1974
Norwood High School football crushes Needham 41-7 behind balanced scoring from six different players and 472 yards of total offense.
Norwood’s Backfield Shows Improvement-September 6, 1973
Facing an opening game against Framingham South, Norwood High football coach John Doherty praises his developing backfield depth despite early season injuries and inexperience.
New Norwood Grid Boss No Stranger-July 9, 1971
Discover the coaching history of John Doherty, Norwood High’s new football head coach, and his personal connections to the Bay State League as he prepares for the 1971 season.
Norwood Names Coach-July 8, 1971
Discover the background of John Doherty, the 1971 appointee to the Norwood High School varsity football coaching staff, and his journey through regional football programs.
Norwood’s Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades-May 28, 1971
After nine seasons at the helm, legendary Mustang running back turned head coach Art Gulla steps down from the gridiron for personal reasons.
Norwood’s Art Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1971
The end of a gridiron era. In the spring of 1971, Art Gulla announced his resignation as head football coach of the Norwood Mustangs after nine seasons at the helm and nearly two decades in the program. A former 1949 Mustang star running back himself, Gulla left a lasting legacy as only the third head coach in Norwood High history.