This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship

Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship

This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title

VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964-Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title

This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966-Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability

1965-1966 Bay State League Champion Norwood Mustangs Team Photo They call Norwood High’s Richie Hebner the “Ted Williams” of high school hockey because he’s so good Bay State League fans … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966-Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability

Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

Oolah Avenue Named after the Abdallahs – “Oolah” is Syrian for Nicholas. Over the years, this street has been the home to waves immigrants – Irish, Polish, Lithuanian, Italian, Portuguese, … Continue reading Oolah Avenue to St. James Avenue

This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965-Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row

Norwood Goalie Tom Smelstor The Norwood High School hockey team, minus the services of top scorer Capt. Blaine Maus and Richy Hebner, blanked Milton, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at the Loring … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965-Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row

This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1961-Norwood Nuggets Chase 10th Straight Win

THE GOLDEN NUGGETS—nlnt of them. Here art the boys who art mainly responsible for Norwood's nlne straight wins in the Bay Statt rink. Itagut. Circled above are (left to right) … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-February 2, 1961-Norwood Nuggets Chase 10th Straight Win

Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023

We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for January 2023: Beyond The Train Tracks at the End of Cedar Street January … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of January 2023

This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965- 17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest

Before a capacity crowd of fans who brayed heavy snows to make the trip to the Lorig rink at Framingham, Norwood High’s hockey sextet racked up their sixth straight victory … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965- 17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest

This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965-Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole

STARS of undefeated Norwood freshman team who toppled Walpole, 3-0, at Four Seasons Ice Arena last Thursday. Left to right: Jack Cronin, outstanding defenseman; Harry Pascoe, who had two assists, … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965-Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole

This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1940-Norwood Makes Her Hockey Debut In Canton Game

The first seeds of hockey for Norwood High were sown last Saturday morning when the Norwood High School Independents faced Canton High School. The Cantonites barely eked out a 3-2 … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1940-Norwood Makes Her Hockey Debut In Canton Game