From Gridiron Glory to Community Tradition — A Norwood Perspective 📜 Introduction Every Thanksgiving morning, before the turkey hits the oven, Norwood residents gather with unmatched anticipation—not just for family … Continue reading 🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry
1952 Norwood Mustang Football Team And Cheerleaders
First Row: Cheerleaders—McNally, Bernier Hillman, Elias, Johnson, Yescio, Healy.Second Row: Murphy, G. Smith, Crummet, Robertson, Hart (co-capt.), Shaughnessy (co-ca¡)t.), strong, Fitzgerald, Sykes.Third Row: Coach Galvani, Sparrow, Gugliotta, Cieri, Lane, Doyle, … Continue reading 1952 Norwood Mustang Football Team And Cheerleaders
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Drawing
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Cartoon from the 1941 TIOT
Norwood Stuns English 3-0 on Last-Second Field Goal-September 17, 1984
John Nee kicks a 28-yard field goal with five seconds left to give Norwood a dramatic 3-0 victory over English following a controversial no-call.
Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
One question is settled. Wayne Simarrian will be Norwood High School's head football coach this fall. The next question: Will Simarrian retain the job in 1983, or will former coach … Continue reading Wayne Simarrian Appointed Norwood High Head Football Coach-June 4, 1982
Football Team Opens Season With Dominant Defense-September 13, 1980
Norwood High School's football defense shuts down Don Bosco over the final three quarters, propelling the Mustangs to a 26-7 opening-game victory under coach John Doherty.
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’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.