City Might Name Ball Field for Coach

City officials are considering naming the new baseball field at Esteli Park after Richard T. Gross, an attorney who coached several local youth sports teams until he died in 1991.

According to a city report, Gross served on two school boards, coached Little League baseball, softball and basketball teams and was involved in a number of local schools and civic and youth organizations.

Larry D. Thompson Jr., the past president of East La Habra Little League and La Habra City Little League, recently wrote in a letter to the city: “Dick’s civic pride could always be seen in the many contributions he made to different organizations within the community. . . . His contributions to the local schools and other civic and youth organizations were insurmountable.”

The City Council will decide on May 16 whether to name the baseball field in Gross’ honor.