In the town of Norwood, sports are more than just games—they are the threads that weave the community together. From the legendary Thanksgiving rivalries at Murray Field to the echoes of skates at the old Arena, the Norwood Historical Society has meticulously preserved the moments that define Mustang pride.
The year 2025 has seen a surge in interest in these local legends, driven by the induction of a new Athletic Hall of Fame class and a deep dive into the archives of the “This Day in Norwood History” series. At the forefront is the 105-year-old rivalry with Dedham, a series that still draws thousands of residents back home every November. However, the list isn’t just about winning scores; it’s about resilience, as seen in the ongoing legacy of Matt Brown, and the “what if” dreams of the past, like the ambitious 1958 proposal for a 60,000-seat stadium that would have transformed Norwood into a national sports hub.
Whether it’s the professional success of Richie Hebner and Skip Lockwood or the pure community joy of a 1972 State Championship, these stories serve as a time capsule for the town’s athletic spirit.
Top 20 Sports Stories & Historical Records
| # | Story Title | Link to Archive |
| 1 | Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Rivalry | Read Story |
| 2 | The Injury of Matt Brown (Jan 23, 2010) | Read Story |
| 3 | Norwood Wins 1972 State Hockey Title | Read Story |
| 4 | The Proposed $10M Norwood Sport Stadium | Read Story |
| 5 | NHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 | Watch Ceremony |
| 6 | Skip Lockwood Signs for $100,000 (1964) | Read Bio |
| 7 | Richie Hebner: The “Gravedigger” Story | Read Bio |
| 8 | “Butch” Songin and the Canadian Grid Wars | Read Story |
| 9 | Norwood Skaters Win National Championship | Read Story |
| 10 | Famous Athletes of South Norwood (1938) | Read Story |
| 11 | Norwood Sport Center Grand Opening (1940) | Read Story |
| 12 | NHS Baseball State Champs (1943) | Read Story |
| 13 | The Fiber Glass Shield Innovation (1971) | Read Story |
| 14 | High School Cross Country Established (1957) | Read Story |
| 15 | Post-Game Riot at the Arena (1946) | Read Story |
| 16 | Undefeated All-Stars of August 1965 | Read Story |
| 17 | Norwood Stock Car Racing (1949) | Read Story |
| 18 | Norwood Girls Tennis Team of 1950 | Read Story |
| 19 | The 1952 Mustang Football Team Photo | Read Story |
| 20 | Ray Martin: From Norwood to the Yankees | Read Bio |
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