Over 500 residents gather at Cornetta's Iron Horse Restaurant to celebrate Norwood baseball stars Richie Hebner, Skip Lockwood, and Bill Travers.
Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
MILWAUKEE — Young Bill Travers likes to think of himself as a modern marvel of medicine, on sort of a low-budget scale. He is the $400 Bionic man. At least … Continue reading Surgery Helped Bill Travers Elbow His Way To Big League Heights-July 4, 1976
Norwood’s Bill Travers Finds Success with Milwaukee Brewers-July 3, 1975
Norwood native Bill Travers has quickly become a standout starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, boasting an impressive 4-0 record early in the 1975 season.
Norwood Native Bill Travers Named to Milwaukee Brewers 40-Man Roster on 20th Birthday-October 28, 1972
Celebrating his 20th birthday, Norwood left-handed pitcher Bill Travers was promoted to the Milwaukee Brewers 40-man roster, joining fellow townsmen Richie Hebner and Skip Lockwood.
Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-April 5, 1971
(generated with Gemini) Norwood High School has produced its share of standout athletes, and in 1971, Joe Porcello emerged as the latest “does‑it‑all” baseball star. Following in the footsteps of … Continue reading Joe Porcello Joins Norwood’s Lineage of All-Around Baseball Superstars-April 5, 1971
Norwood Hitters Erupt in Decisive Legion Victory-June 24, 1970
Dave Joy commands the mound without a single walk while Joe Porcello and Mike McGovern clear the fences with deep home runs.
Bill Travers Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers-June 5, 1970
Fresh off setting the all-time Norwood High pitching record, 17-year-old lefty Bill Travers is heading to professional baseball after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mustangs’ Coach lopes It Happens-May 22, 1969
On May 22, 1969, Norwood baseball fans were buzzing with anticipation. The Norwood High School Mustangs, already leading the Bay State League, were preparing for a marquee matchup against Walpole. … Continue reading Mustangs’ Coach lopes It Happens-May 22, 1969
Norwood All-Star Baseball-August 5, 1965
This Day In Norwood History-August 4, 1965-Norwood All-Star Baseball
Norwood All Stars-August 19, 1964
All Stars Split With Holliston Front, lto r: Al Campbell, John Lynch, Gerry McTernan, Dave Thomas, Bill Moan, Gerry McDermot and Paul Carr. Rear: Manager Frank Wall, Joe Jenkins, Steve … Continue reading Norwood All Stars-August 19, 1964