Undefeated Sharks Crowned Norwood Little League Pee Wee Champions-This Day In Norwood History-July 7, 1966

PENNANT WINNERS — Champions of the Norwood Little League Pee Wees this year are the Sharks, who had a perfect 6-0 season. First row (left to right) Paul Brown, Peter Rizzo, George Adcock, Robert Bongo, Larry Stevenson, Walter Bridges, Brendan White, and John Brennan. Second row: Brian McMahon, Mark Kelly, Gregory Walker, John Reynolds, Dennis McNamee, Thomas Martin, David Fasano, Edward Brawley and John Hughes. In rear (left to right) Frank Brawley, coach; Frank McNamee, manager, and Edward Hughes, coach. Missing is Richard McInnis.

The Sharks etched their names into the local sports record books this year by securing the championship title of the Norwood Little League Pee Wee division. Comprised entirely of eight-year-old players, the team navigated their season with remarkable precision, finishing with a perfect 6-0 record. The squad culminated their impressive campaign last Thursday night at Prescott Field, where they decisively defeated the Seals by a score of 14-4 to claim the division crown.

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The championship roster included a dedicated group of young athletes. The first row featured Paul Brown, Peter Rizzo, George Adcock, Robert Bongo, Larry Stevenson, Walter Bridges, Brendan White, and John Brennan. Joining them in the second row were Brian McMahon, Mark Kelly, Gregory Walker, John Reynolds, Dennis McNamee, Thomas Martin, David Fasano, Edward Brawley, and John Hughes. The team was guided by their coaching staff, including manager Frank McNamee and coaches Frank Brawley and Edward Hughes. Richard McInnis was also a member of the championship squad.

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In the deciding victory against the Seals, the Sharks demonstrated the same offensive momentum that had defined their undefeated season. Gregory Walker and Tommy Martin paced the attack, each contributing two hits. Dennis McNamee, Johnny Reynolds, and Dick McInnis also added to the offensive production with one hit apiece. The pitching duties were shared to ensure victory, with Dennis McNamee taking the mound as the starter. Johnny Reynolds provided relief in the second inning, before Tommy Martin assumed control in the third. Martin proved virtually unhittable for the remainder of the contest, stifling the Seals to secure the title.

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The team’s success was underpinned by a potent offensive lineup that maintained high production levels throughout the six-game schedule. Among the most notable contributors were Dennis McNamee, who finished the season with an impressive batting average of .666. Johnny Reynolds also proved to be a consistent threat at the plate, maintaining a season average of .545. Greg Walker batted at a .538 clip, contributing significantly to the team’s ability to remain undefeated. These individual achievements, combined with the collective defensive and pitching efforts, solidified the Sharks‘ status as the most dominant team in the Norwood Pee Wee division for 1966. The achievement marks a significant highlight for the Norwood Little League program, showcasing the potential and sportsmanship of the town’s youngest baseball players.

The 1966 Pee Wee championship win by the Sharks serves as a testament to the community’s long-standing dedication to youth sports. By providing an organized environment for eight-year-olds to compete, Norwood helped build foundational relationships and civic pride that resonated throughout the town.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Norwood Messenger