Forever Cub: David Ross returned to Wrigley to toss a ceremonial first pitch and receive his ring
The Cubs received a material reminder of their thrilling World Series victory on Wednesday night, with a lavish pregame ceremony at Wrigley Field before their 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.
World Champions.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 12, 2017
Has a nice ring to it. pic.twitter.com/zH3wuh8qgy
This was the second in a two-part series of World Series-related events this week, and Wednesday's featured a special guest:
Ross, whose "Dancing with the Stars" commitments kept him from being there in person for the banner raising, was introduced as "the greatest dancer in the world" when he received his ring on Wednesday:
And, as seen atop this post, he triumphantly took the mound and delivered a strike to his forme battery mate,
It’s the details that count. #ThatsCub pic.twitter.com/qy6uiACDNG
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 12, 2017
Not being an active player anymore means Ross has special priveleges the current Cubs do not -- namely, the ability to go on social media immediately after on-field ceremonies and share images of his rather amazing new piece of jewelry:
BLING for the CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/3pDdrbMn0K
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) April 13, 2017
And who do you suppose led the crowd in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch? If you guessed Ross, you'd be right.
Thank You Chicago! pic.twitter.com/nXuveKyl05
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) April 13, 2017
Big night.