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
The “No-Sleep” Mustangs Come Within a Whisker of a State Title-This Day in Norwood History-June 1, 1992
Running on adrenaline after prom night, Norwood’s boys track team delivered one of the gutsiest performances in school history—missing a state title by a single point.
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood’s Loss Means Title Tie‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1969
The Norwood Mustangs entered their final Bay State League game of the 1969 season with a simple assignment: defeat a Dedham team sitting below .500 and claim the league championship … Continue reading Norwood’s Loss Means Title Tie‑This Day In Norwood History‑May 28, 1969
Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
On May 23, 1966, the Norwood High School Mustangs traveled to Natick and delivered a gritty, late‑inning surge to secure a 4–2 Bay State League victory, powered by the steady … Continue reading Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1966
Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966
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 Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-This Day In Norwood History-February 11, 1966
Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1964
The pride of Norwood’s winter sports season—the Norwood High School hockey team—will be celebrated tonight at a community banquet recognizing their hard‑earned Bay State League championship. The event, hosted at … Continue reading Hockey Team Honored After Winning Bay State League Championship-This Day In Norwood History-April 29, 1964
Mustangs Prep for Walpole Baseball Rivalry-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-April 22, 1964
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
Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946
Police Quickly Quell Riot After Hockey Tilt 1946 - 1947 Norwood Mustangs Hockey Team Kneeling—Cekovich, Anderson, Mgrs.; Curran; Hamlin.First row—Wall, Connolly, Trusevitch, Seastrand (Capt.), Wall.Second row—Palmerini. Gearty, Monbouquette, McTernan, McDonough, … Continue reading Norwood Attacks Winning Waltham Team at Arena-This Day In Norwood History-December 29, 1946