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 Defeats Braintree 28-6 to Remain Undefeated-October 20, 1980
Mustangs Focus on Business Ahead of Walpole Showdown-October 20, 1980 With all of the Bay State League championship marbles waiting on the line for a colossal matchup against Walpole the … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 28-6 to Remain Undefeated-October 20, 1980
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-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-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
Norwood Mustangs Triumph Over Framingham South-October 17, 1966
Gridiron Grit: Mustangs Ground Out Victory The Norwood High School football team demonstrated the true meaning of cohesive teamwork and backfield brilliance on a crisp Saturday afternoon, defeating a dangerous … Continue reading Norwood Mustangs Triumph Over Framingham South-October 17, 1966
Giampa, Hebner Boost Norwood-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-May 25, 1966
Booing Norwood’s Hebner Is Tribute to His Hockey Ability-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-February 11, 1966
Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965
Defense and Second-Half Adjustments Salvage Victory Entering the contest as heavy favorites in the Bay State Football League, Coach Art Gulla's undefeated Norwood squad found itself locked in a frustrating … Continue reading Norwood Overcomes Braintree 12-0 via Second-Half Aerial Attack-October 18, 1965
Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964
Defensive Shake-Up Sparks Norwood's Victory-October 19, 1964 "It’s time for a change," is a familiar refrain with elections just weeks away, but Norwood High School football coach Art Gulla proved … Continue reading Norwood Defeats Braintree 14-6 Behind Defensive Shifts and Vito Anello-October 19, 1964