Discover the 1988 progress of Norwood’s own Mike Wall as he climbs the ranks of professional baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, overcoming a broken foot to pursue his big-league dream.
Mustangs Prep for Walpole Baseball Rivalry-April 22, 1964
Opening Day Jitters The spring air was filled with anticipation on this day in 1964, as the Norwood High School varsity baseball team prepared to take the field for their … Continue reading Mustangs Prep for Walpole Baseball Rivalry-April 22, 1964
Norwood Nine Bombs Boston Trade 12-2 in Exhibition-This Day in Norwood History-April 11, 1963
STILL TEAM-MATES—These three athletes constituted Norwood's high-scoring first line in the Bay State Hockey League last winter and are still together as members of the Norwood High School varsity baseball … Continue reading Norwood Nine Bombs Boston Trade 12-2 in Exhibition-This Day in Norwood History-April 11, 1963
Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-May 16, 1957
On a bright Monday afternoon in mid‑May 1957, the crowd gathered along the fence at H. Bennett Murray Field felt that familiar early‑season electricity. The Norwood High baseball team—already proving … Continue reading Norwood High Baseball Downs Natick on Wall’s Three‑Hitter-May 16, 1957
Norwood High Wins Bay State League Title As Dick Bunker Hurls 2 To 0 No-Hit Shutout-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1953
Norwood High School closed out its 1953 baseball season in unforgettable fashion, traveling to Natick and returning home with both a 2–0 victory and the Bay State League championship. The … Continue reading Norwood High Wins Bay State League Title As Dick Bunker Hurls 2 To 0 No-Hit Shutout-This Day in Norwood History-June 11, 1953
Norwood High School Baseball Team-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1922
NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL NINE DID WELL FOR ONE MADE UP OF NEW PLAYERS Back Row. Left to Right—H. B. Murray, coach; C. Flaherty, sub; J. Hayes, cf; T. McDonough, sub; … Continue reading Norwood High School Baseball Team-This Day In Norwood History-July 12, 1922