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Tag: Chicago Cubs

March 15, 2013July 19, 2026 georgenhs Sports, This Day In Norwood History

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

August 19, 1986August 16, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, This Day In Norwood History

Former Major League Star Richie Hebner Enjoying Life as Third-Base Coach for Norwood American Legion-August 19, 1986

Following a 20-year major league career, Norwood native Richie Hebner returned home to serve as third-base coach for Pete Wall's dominant American Legion baseball team.

July 24, 1986July 23, 2026 georgenhs Coaches, Hockey, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Richie Hebner Denied Norwood High Hockey Coach Position-July 24, 1986

Former major league baseball star and Norwood hometown hero Richie Hebner was passed over for the Norwood High School hockey coach position. ⠀ The school committee unanimously appointed assistant coach Robert Lovell to lead the program following a recommendation by the selection committee.

marty callaghan MLB Norwood MA
June 24, 1975July 19, 2026 georgenhs In Memoriam, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Callaghan Of Norwood, Played Major League Ball-June 24, 1975

The retired Plimpton Press employee and Norwood High alumnus held a historic major league record from a legendary 1922 highest-scoring game.

marty callaghan MLB Norwood MA
July 6, 1923July 5, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

“Marty Callaghan Day”-This Day in Norwood History-July 6, 1923

(Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) “MARTY” CALLAGHAN “Marty” Callaghan of Norwood is one of a number of Greater Boston boys who are placing on the Chicago National League club, … Continue reading “Marty Callaghan Day”-This Day in Norwood History-July 6, 1923

June 1, 1923June 1, 2026 georgenhs Baseball, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923

This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923-Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record

June 1, 1923June 1, 2026 georgenhs Sports, This Day In Norwood History

Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923

New Englanders in the Big Leagues Marty Callaghan - Chicago Cubs How many residents of Norwood realize that the town possesses in Martin F. Callaghan, of 97 Broadway, the joint … Continue reading Marty Callaghan Holds World Baseball Record-This Day In Norwood History-June 1, 1923

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