Explore the history of the Norwood Sport Center on Cottage Street in Norwood, MA, opened in 1940, featured in Hollywood films, and operating until its 2024 closure. Frank Sherwood opened the Norwood Sport Center on October 3, 1940. Modeled after the "Belgian Building" featured in the 1939 World's Fair, it cost $50,000 to build, a sizable sum at the end of the Great Depression. According to their website the Norwood Sport Center was the first building built as a candlepin bowling alley rather than being converted from some other use.
Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first … Continue reading Roll Land
Norwood’s Noah Hanifin Drafted Fifth Overall in NHL Draft-June 30, 2015
Noah Hanafin poses with Carolina Hurricanes executives at the 2015 NHL draft For Norwood native Noah Hanifin, a lifelong dream is coming true. The 18-year-old defenseman was selected by the … Continue reading Norwood’s Noah Hanifin Drafted Fifth Overall in NHL Draft-June 30, 2015
MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-May 10, 2013
Norwood High boys hockey coach Bill Clifford (center) is presented a plaque commemorating his induction into the MSHCA Hall of Fame on Sunday in Stoneham. (wickedlocal) Last Sunday evening, in … Continue reading MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-May 10, 2013
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Norwood Hockey Player Matt Brown Severely Injured-January 23, 2010
Varsity hockey player Matt Brown suffered a severe injury during the team's game against Weymouth at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham. According to Coach Bill Clifford, the sophomore was attempting to … Continue reading Norwood Hockey Player Matt Brown Severely Injured-January 23, 2010
Babe Ruth Teams Positioned For Tournament Sweep-July 7, 2008
Norwood Babe Ruth Squads Dominate District 5 Tournament Openers The annual predictability of summer rituals arrived alongside the late June heat as Norwood Babe Ruth programs established early dominance in … Continue reading Babe Ruth Teams Positioned For Tournament Sweep-July 7, 2008
Norwood Babe Ruth Dominates-July 7, 2008
The Norwood Babe Ruth teams are off to a strong start in the District 5 Double-Elimination Tournament, with each age group posting two victories at the end of June.
Year off proved busy, productive, for Tim Lovell-April 2, 1995
Junior hockey season readied Norwood youth for career at Maine Tim Lovell did what a few youngsters do between high school and college. He took a yearoff. He could have … Continue reading Year off proved busy, productive, for Tim Lovell-April 2, 1995
Norwood High Field Hockey Trio Ready to Lead Mustangs in Quest Past Postseason Hurdles-September 10, 1994
Senior veterans Jen Connor, Laura Sheehan, and Jen Gillis anchor a strong Norwood High field hockey squad seeking a deep postseason run under coach Sharon Steih.