David Ross had a long, successful MLB career spanning 14 years. He become an icon two short years with the Cubs, a true team leader both on and off the field. He was also the personal catcher for Jon Lester. So when Joe Maddon brought Lester into Game 7 of the World Series, he also called on Ross.
After such an amazing run — like that incredible video tribute the Cubs put together, hitting a home run in his final regular season home game, and oh, the part about the Cubs’ run to the World Series — you might have thought there was nothing more to add to the closing paragraph of the last chapter of Grandpa Rossy’s tale.