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
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Drawing
1941 Norwood High School Football Team Cartoon from the 1941 TIOT
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 2013
Norwood’s Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades-This Day In Norwood History-May 28, 1971
After nine seasons at the helm, legendary Mustang running back turned head coach Art Gulla steps down from the gridiron for personal reasons.
Norwood’s Art Gulla Stepping Down After Two Decades‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1971
The end of a gridiron era. In the spring of 1971, Art Gulla announced his resignation as head football coach of the Norwood Mustangs after nine seasons at the helm and nearly two decades in the program. A former 1949 Mustang star running back himself, Gulla left a lasting legacy as only the third head coach in Norwood High history.
Dedham-Norwood Sunday In Pop Warner Attractions-This Day In Norwood History-October 28, 1964
Dedham-Norwood Sunday In Pop Warner Attractions-This Day In Norwood History-October 28, 1964
Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1963
Norwood High Rolls Over Walpole, 19-0-This Day In Norwood History-October 3, 1963
Arthur Gulla Named Head Football Coach-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1961
Arthur M. Gulla, presently Norwood High School history teacher and assistant football coach at NHS since 1953, has been appointed by the School Committee to the head coaching post held … Continue reading Arthur Gulla Named Head Football Coach-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1961
W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-This Day In Norwood History-December 26, 1959
W. Cameron Forbes, noted Boston financier and diplomat, died Thursday at the Hotel Vendome. He was 89. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Forbes’ chief diplomatic … Continue reading W. Cameron Forbes Dies at 89; Boston Financier, Diplomat-This Day In Norwood History-December 26, 1959