This Day In Norwood History-August 17, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles

This Day In Norwood History-August 16, 1962-Meet The Nitros-Snuffy Bowles

This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965-Norwood Debates—Which Is Hebner’s Top Sport?

This Day In Norwood History-May 12, 1965 Norwood Debates—Is Norwood High’s Richy Hebner a better baseball or hockey player?

This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1954-“Irish” Oakes Still Calling ’em In Bay State Diamond Circuit

Ernest ‘'Irish" Oakes, affable and popular Norwood umpire these past twelve years in both semi-pro and schoolboy baseball circles, continues to find himself held in high regard by all those interested in the National pastime as....

This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972-Arlington Hex Is No More

Norwood sits on Cloud Nine THE WINNERS—Happy Norwood goal-scorers celebrate their victory over Arlington in finals of EMass hockey tournament. From left, William Denehy, Ed King, and Greg Walker whoop … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972-Arlington Hex Is No More

This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972-Norwood ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2

COMES THE DELUGE — Arlington goalie Chuck Cremens stands dejectedly in the midst of paper fallout. Storm came after Norwood’sGreg Walker scored at the 35-second mark of the first period … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972-Norwood ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2

Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for February 2023: In Memoriam-John J. Carroll House Styles Found in the Christian Hill … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of February 2023

This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship

Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship

This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title

VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title

This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966-Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability

1965-1966 Bay State League Champion Norwood Mustangs Team Photo They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so good Bay State League fans … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966-Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability

Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, Portuguese, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue