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September 14, 1992September 11, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992

Aaron Walkins experienced a dramatic swing from potential goat to hero within the span of 12 plays, ultimately holding his breath alongside the rest of the Norwood High School football … Continue reading Norwood High Football Opens Season with Thrilling 21-19 Victory Over Newton North-September 14, 1992

September 17, 1984September 17, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Stuns English 3-0 on Last-Second Field Goal-September 17, 1984

John Nee kicks a 28-yard field goal with five seconds left to give Norwood a dramatic 3-0 victory over English following a controversial no-call.

August 26, 1981August 25, 2026 georgenhs Municipal Finance, This Day In Norwood History

Football Field Lights Approved-August 26, 1981

Despite funding concerns and opposition from two selectmen, the board approved moving Civic Center lights to Murray Field for high school night football games, while also scheduling a September 28 town meeting for water main upgrades.

September 1, 1965August 31, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965

Norwood High School's football team is officially dropping its trademark "iron men" strategy. Following the first two practices of the preseason, Coach Art Gulla disclosed that he has abandoned last … Continue reading Norwood High Football Coach Art Gulla Scraps “Iron Men” Two-Way System-September 1, 1965

September 9, 1964September 5, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Norwood High Football Team Prepares for Fall Season Under Coach Art Gulla-September 9, 1964

Coach Art Gulla and the Norwood High School football team look to senior quarterback Jim Sweeney and a talented backfield to make noise in the Bay State League.

September 9, 1964September 7, 2026 georgenhs Football, This Day In Norwood History

Football Team Prepares for Fall Season Under Coach Art Gulla-September 9, 1964

Coach Art Gulla and the Norwood High School football team look to senior quarterback Jim Sweeney and a talented backfield to make noise in the Bay State League.

August 31, 1963August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

School Committee Weighs Historic First Night Football Game-August 31, 1963

The Norwood School Committee is actively investigating the logistics and feasibility of hosting the town's first-ever night high school football game at H. Bennett Murray Field on October 11. Sponsored … Continue reading School Committee Weighs Historic First Night Football Game-August 31, 1963