There have been 93 meetings between Norwood and Dedham over the past 103 years. Norwood defeated Dedham in their most recent meeting (2022) by a score of 49-29 and now leads the all-time series 51-40-2. Here are a few stories of Norwood Dedham Thanksgiving Football over the years with team photos.

1921

1921 – Norwood Defeats Dedham 21 to 6

1938

1938 – Norwood Stays Undefeated With Thanksgiving Win Over Dedham

Norwood Stays Undefeated With Thanksgiving Win Over Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1938

1942

Norwood’s Undefeated Eleven In Review-This Day In Norwood History-November 27, 1942

1942- Norwood, Dedham Battle to Scoreless Tie

Norwood vs. Dedham Thanksgiving Football
Dedham, Norwood in Scoreless Tie-This Day in Norwood History-November 26, 1942
WHOA!—Bill Lukawecki, whirling Norwood High back, comes to the end of a 20-yard kick runback in the arms of Capt. Al Aylward, Dedham. Game ended in scoreless tie, with Dedham missing touchdown on last play of the contest.
WHOA!—Bill Lukawecki, whirling Norwood High back, comes to the end of a 20-yard kick runback in the arms of Capt. Al Aylward, Dedham. Game ended in scoreless tie, with Dedham missing touchdown on last play of the contest.

1946- Fans Stone Officials As Dedham Tops Norwood

Norwood vs. Dedham Thanksgiving Football
1946-1947 Norwood Mustang Football Team (1947 TIOT)
Unruly Fans Stone Officials as Dedham Tops Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-November 29, 1946

1948

NORWOOD STARTING LINEUP—When the Norwood and Dedham grid squads clash at Stone Park for their annual Turkey Day meeting on Thursday, this group of Norwood stalwarts will carry on their broad shoulders the hopes of the Norwood fans for a victory. Front row (left to right) : George Eysie, Dick Jordano, Wally Gotovich, John Healy, Dave Theall, Henry Statkiewicz, Edward Hinds Back row (left to right) Al Butters, Bob Hynes, Bob Ivatts, Pete Lasinskas and Art Gulla (McLean Photo)
MASTER MINDS OF THE NORWOOD TEAM—Planning the attack of the Norwood team against their arch-rivals of Dedham are Heft to right) Pete Lasinskas, Co-cap-tain. Coach ‘Andy’ Scafati, and Co captain Al Butters Their strategy will be put to the test on Thursday mornmg at Stone Park, Dedham, when the annual game between the two teams gets underway at 10 am (McLean Photo)
THEY CARRY THE BALL — The aces of the Norwood grid team, the backfield men who will carry the ball in the Norwood invasion of Dedham territory on Thursday, are shown with Coach Scafati.

Front Row (left to right) Bob Hynes, Bob Ivatts, Pete Laslnskas, and Frank Malacari.

Back row (left to right) Al Butters, Art Gulla, and Joe Sparrow. (McLean Photo)

1950

WILL START FOR NORWOOD—When the whistle blows for the opening kick-off at Stone Park, Dedham, Thanksgiving morning, 11 of these Norwood High gridsters will take the field against Dedham.

Front row (left to right) : Kenny Sykes, LHB, Thomas Maduski, RE, James Donahue, Guard;- Frank Bartucca, RT; Jerry King, RG, William Lynch, C; Stanley Babinski, C; Salvie DeRose, LHB; Fred Parkinson, RHB; Joseph Minkivitch, RT; Daniel Cushman, LE

Rear row ( left to right) : Coach “Andy” Scafati, John Hinds, RE; John Drummey, RHB; Ted Travers, FB; Nicholas Puopolo, G, Gene Murphy, E; Peter Lane, QB, William Hart, G; James Conley, G; George Fitzgerald, Jr, LHB; Robert Ruscitti, G; and Asst. Coach, William Donovan. (McLean Photo)
Norwood Underdog In Thanksgiving Game-This Day In Norwood History-November 21, 1950

1951 – Norwood Topples Dedham 12-0, First Time Since 1939

Norwood vs. Dedham Thanksgiving Football
1951-1952 Norwood Mustangs and Cheerleaders (1952 TIOT)

1953 – Norwood Dedicates Murray Field With 27-2 Triumph

Norwood Football Team Photo 1953-54
1953-1954 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (1954 TIOT)

1955

1958 – Norwood Shuts Out Dedham For 8th Straight Thanksgiving Win

1958-1959 Norwood mustang Football Team
1958-1959 Norwood Football Team

1964

STARTING LINEUP—These are the Blue & White gridiron warriors of Norwood who will face the Dedham invaders in traditional Thanksgiving Day game on Norwood Thursday morning.

In the line (left to right) : Gene Ostergren, Pete Barry, Capt. Rich Santospago, F rank Danieli, John Solomon, Copt Bill McNamara, and Mike Griffin.
No. 14 behind the center is Quarterback Jim Sweeney
Back row. Head Coach Art Gulla, Vito Anello, Tom Donovan, Jack Lanzoni, Line Coach Frank Jacques, and Backfield Coach John Bamberry

1965

Norwood Gains League Tie On 8-0 Win Over Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-November 25, 1965

1969 – Norwood Tips Dedham

1969-1970 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo
1969-1970 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo

1977 – Norwood Earns Super Bowl Title Berth with 22-6 Win Over Dedham

1977 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo
1977-1978 Norwood Mustang Super Bowl Champions (1978 TIOT)
1977-1978 Norwood Mustang Super Bowl Champions (1978 TIOT)

1979 – Norwood Captures Bay State Title With 26-14 Victory over Dedham

1979-1980 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1980 TIOT)
1979-1980 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1980 TIOT)

1980 – Norwood’s 28-8 Win Over Dedham Earns Another Super Bowl Title Berth

1980-1981 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1981 TIOT)
1980-1981 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1981 TIOT)

1981 – Norwood Defeats Dedham 33-6 For Its 32nd Win in the Series

1981-1982 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1982 TIOT)
1981-1982 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (1982 TIOT)

1986 – Norwood 15, Dedham 8

1986-1987 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (1987 TIOT)
1986-1987 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (1987 TIOT)

1993 – Norwood Tops Dedham 14-6

1993-1994 Norwood Mustang Football Team (1994 TIOT)
1993-1994 Norwood Mustang Football Team (1994 TIOT)

1996 – Fourth Quarter Pick Six Leads Norwood Over Dedham 31-25

1996-1997 Norwood Mustang Football Team (1997 TIOT)
1996-1997 Norwood Mustang Football Team (1997 TIOT)

2000 – Honor Mark For Norwood As they Defeat Dedham 42-13

2000-2001 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2000 TIOT)
2000-2001 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2000 TIOT)

2001 – Norwood Is Untouchable

2001-2002 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2001 TIOT)
2001-2002 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2001 TIOT)

2004 – Four Rushing Touchdowns Propel Norwood Over Dedham 39-7

2004-2005 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2005 TIOT)
2004-2005 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2005 TIOT)

2005 – Norwood Scores Four Rushing Touchdowns For The Second Straight Year, Earns 27-24 Win

2005-2006 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2006 TIOT)
2005-2006 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2006 TIOT)

2006 – Mustangs Pull Off Victory 12 – 7

2006-2007 Norwood Mustang Football (2007 TIOT)
2006-2007 Norwood Mustang Football (2007 TIOT)

2007 – Norwood 23, Dedham 6

2007-2008 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2008 TIOT)
2007-2008 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2008 TIOT)

2008 – Blowout as Norwood Tops Dedham 47 – 14

2008-2009 Norwood Mustangs (2009 TIOT)
2008-2009 Norwood Mustangs (2009 TIOT)

2010 – Strong Norwood Running Game The Difference In 34 -19 Thanksgiving Win

2010-2011 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2011 TIOT)
2010-2011 Norwood Mustangs Football Team Photo (2011 TIOT)

2011 – Mustangs Crush the Marauders 48 – 18

2011-2012 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2012 TIOT)
2011-2012 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2012 TIOT)

2012 – Impressive 41 – 6 Blowout For Norwood

2012-2013 Norwood mustang Football Team Photo (2013 TIOT)
2012-2013 Norwood mustang Football Team Photo (2013 TIOT)

2014 – Last Minute Score Leads Mustangs To Victory 19 – 18

2014-2015 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2015 TIOT)
2014-2015 Norwood Mustang Football Team Photo (2015 TIOT)

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