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November 27, 2022February 5, 2026 georgenhs 2022 Top 20, Football, Sports, This Day In Norwood History

🏈 Norwood vs. Dedham: A Century of Thanksgiving Football Rivalry

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

April 5, 2022February 5, 2026 georgenhs Football, Norwood History, Sports

1941 Norwood High School Football Team Drawing

1941 Norwood High School Football Team Cartoon from the 1941 TIOT

October 25, 2013July 30, 2025 georgenhs In Memoriam

In Memoriam-James R. Savage

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

October 12, 1992October 12, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Mustangs Rebound for Victory-October 12, 1992

Quarterback A.J. Grant and running back Eric Deshiro lead the Norwood High School football team to a thrilling 28-20 comeback victory over rival Brookline at Parsons Field.

October 17, 1983October 15, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983

Wenstrom and Mustangs Stifle Rockets The Norwood High School football team put on a masterclass in all-phases dominance on a crisp autumn Saturday, defeating Needham 24-0 to improve their stellar … Continue reading Norwood Dominates Needham 24-0 to Remain Unbeaten-October 17, 1983

September 28, 1981September 28, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Football Opens Bay State League Play with 29-13 Victory Over Milton-September 28, 1981

Defending Super Bowl champs Norwood High open their Bay State League football season with a hard-fought 29-13 victory over Milton behind strong ground performances.

September 13, 1980September 11, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

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.

October 1, 1979September 23, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Football Defeats Milton 20-6 Behind Junior Quarterback John Doherty’s Aerial Attack-October 1, 1979

Junior quarterback John Doherty throws three touchdown passes to lead Norwood High football to a 20-6 victory over Milton in Bay State League play.

September 24, 1979September 18, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

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.

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