Former manager David Ross "feels no awkwardness" in Cubs locker room
<p>If you saw him before Sunday’s game and didn’t know better, you’d think <b>David Ross </b>was just another journalist working at Wrigley Field. Wearing a pale blue shirt, a credential around his neck and carrying a notebook, Ross chatted with players on the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> and Cardinals and didn’t look much different from the people in the press box, albeit a little taller and more physically imposing than the stereotypical scribe.</p><p>But unlike the reporters, Ross once drew thunderous cheers as the beloved veteran on the 2016 champions.
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<p>If you saw him before Sunday’s game and didn’t know better, you’d think <b>David Ross </b>was just another journalist working at Wrigley Field. Wearing a pale blue shirt, a credential around his neck and carrying a notebook, Ross chatted with players on the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> and Cardinals and didn’t look much different from the people in the press box, albeit a little taller and more physically imposing than the stereotypical scribe.</p><p>But unlike the reporters, Ross once drew thunderous cheers as the beloved veteran on the 2016 champions. His success and reputation as a player set him up to manage the Cubs, which he did for four seasons.</p><p>And then unceremoniously, Ross’ tenure in the Cubs dugout ended. He was <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/11/6/23949204/cubs-will-hire-craig-counsell-to-replace-david-ross-as-manager" >fired in Nov.
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- <p>If you saw him before Sunday’s game and didn’t know better, you’d think <b>David Ross </b>was just another journalist working at Wrigley Field. Wearing a pale blue shirt, a credential around his neck and carrying a notebook, Ross chatted with players on the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a> and Cardinals and didn’t look much different from the people in the press box, albeit a little taller and more physically imposing than the stereotypical scribe.</p><p>But unlike the reporters, Ross once drew thunderous cheers as the beloved veteran on the 2016 champions.
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