KSTP: Reporter and Photojournalist. Died, January 15, 2023, at age 76.
WXYZ: TV sports reporter.
“Gross, John L. Our dearly loved husband and father, age 76, passed away on January 15, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy; daughters, Catherine (Kevin) Kovac, Carrie (Damon) Gammon, Lisa (John) Singh; grandchildren, Kyle, Karson, Kaylie Kovac, Dalajia Gammon, and Sawyer Singh.” 1
References
Nancy and John Gross at 2013 WXYZ Reunion – Photo by Bob Giles
John Gross – While in the Army in the Canal Zone, Panama – Circa ?????
John Gross interviewing at the Indianapolis 500 – Circa 1976
![John Gross - Inspiring other Toastmasters [From John's Facebook tread]](https://broadcastingvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/JohnGross_Toastmsters.jpg)
- Taking A Break – 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Although there were many weeks of challenging work while preparing stories for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, there was a few moments to act as tourists by visiting Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Terry Pochert John Gross and Terry Pochert at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre – Summer 1984 - John Gross with Bruce Kimball
Terry Pochert John Gross interviewing swimmer Bruce Kimball at the 1984 Olympics – Geoff Pekarek on camera - Channel Seven’s Great Sport’s Team
- Happy New Year 1981 – WXYZ Studios
WXYZ: Celebrating the coming of the new near just before midnight on December 31, 1981, after the 11pm news. Yes, those are real typewriters in the foreground.
Back Row: John Armand, Steve Kremer, Wanda Doerner, Barb Horner, Dayna Eubanks, John Gross, Sharon Slivko,
Kneeling: Terry Pochert, Rick EylerThere is some thought that the image of Dayna Eubanks may be Rosa Ybarra, but not confirmed.
Photo from Terry Pochert collection – Photograph by John Hillery - Olympic Crew in Los Angeles 1984
John Gross, Gary Westbrook, Geoff Pekarek – Los Angeles 1984 - Crack Team: Harry Greener and John Gross
John Gross Harry Greener and John Gross – Editing on the Convergence ESC-1B. Notice the side panel off for ventilation. - 1984 Olympics – On Assignment
Terry Pochert's Retirement Collection Geoff Pekarek, Gary Westbook, John Gross (reporter) off to the side. – Photo by Terry Pochert - Happy New Year – January 1, 1981
When working at WXYZ-TV, most of us covered various shifts 24/7. After the 11pm newscast, we celebrated the start of a new year with some amazing friends.
Terry Pochert, John Gross, John Armand – Photo by Wanda Doerner - WXYZ Newsroom circa 1980s
WXYZ: An amazing group of people making WXYZ News number one in the market during the 1980s.
Nelson Burg, Fran Victor, Marv Rockford, Audio: Greg Karrer, Val Clark, Cheryl Chodun, Bill Miller, Jeff Rundell, Bill Becker, Garrett Glaser, Terry Frisco, Mark Zahnow, Denny Shleifer, Andrea Parquet-Taylor, Garry Kelly, Dean Erskin, Al Volker, Jim Powers, Pat Elnicky, Phyllis Eliasberg, John Gross, Charles Munro, Judy Miller, Tom Cleeves
- John Gross Interviewing Sparky Anderson
John Gross interviewing Sparky Anderson at Tiger Stadium – Bill Hevron, Videographer
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