Craig John Counsell, popularly known as “The Chicken” is the new manager for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is also a former baseball player and former manager for the Milwaukee Brewers. As a player, Counsell started his MLB career with the Colorado Rockies and has also played for the Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers. Throughout his playing career, he won the World Series title twice in 1997 and 2001 while he was also the NLCS MVP in 2001.
Originally from South Bend, Indiana, United States, Counsell scored 42 home runs and 390 RBIs throughout his career as a player. After his retirement, he served in the front office position for the Milwaukee Brewers as well as acted as a special assistant to general manager Doug Melvin. He also worked as a part time color analyst for the team’s radio broadcasts.
Counsell managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-2023. Under his leadership, the team became NL Central Division champions in 2018, 2021 and 2023. His tenure with the team ended in 2023. As a manager, he has achieved a win-loss record of 707-625 with a win-loss% of 53.1%.
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Who are Craig Counsell’s Parents?
Craig Counsell is the son of John Counsell and Jan Counsell.
Craig Counsell’s Mother
Jan Counsell is the mother of Craig Counsell. She has seen her son grow up playing football, basketball and baseball. However, she was really scared when he suffered an injury while playing football in 6th grade. She also stated that her son would look forward to every Father-son baseball game at County Stadium In Milwaukee. There, he would run the bases while hitting the balls that the pitchers pitched at him.
Other aspects of Jan Counsell’s life are currently not available in the public domain.
Craig Counsell’s Father
John Counsell is the father of Craig Counsell. He was the director of community relations for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1979-1987. He organized speaking engagements for the Brewers’ players. Craig would accompany him to pick up these players from their homes.
Craig Counsell also worked for his father as a kid while he was with the Milwaukee Brewers. He handled the team magazine and also delivered baseballs to the team clubhouse for autographs. This led to the team hiring him to work concessions when he was a teenager.
Who is Craig Counsell’s Sister?
Jennifer Counsell is the sister of Craig Counsell. She along with her brother used ton spend time with Brewers players like Ben Oglivie. However, not much information is available about her on the public domain.
Who is Craig Counsell’s Wife?
Craig Counsell is married to Michelle Counsell. They met as students at Whitefish Bay High School and eventually started a romantic relationship. However, the couple have kept their relationship timeline including their marriage date private. They live in Whitefish Bay, Craig’s hometown.
Nevertheless, Michelle Counsell is a teacher as per online sources. However, she is also involved in various philanthropic activities like Fatherhood Initiative, the MACC Fund, the Boys and Girls Club, the Urban Ecology Center and Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Does Craig Counsell have kids?
Craig Counsell and his wife Michelle Counsell have four children together. Their eldest son Brady Counsell is presently a collegiate baseball player at University of Minnesota. Their second child Jack Counsell played varsity baseball at Whitefish Bay High School and led his team to win the state championship in 2023. He will be enrolling at University of Michigan and play for their collegiate baseball team in 2024.
Craig Counsell and Michelle Counsell also have two daughters named Finley Counsell and Rowan Counsell. However, not much information is available about them in the public domain.
FAQ's on Craig Counsell Family
A. Craig Counsell played from 1995-2011, i.e; 15 years as per spotrac.com.
A. Craig Counsell is the new manager for the Chicago Cubs. He previously managed the Milwaukee Brewers.
A. Michelle Counsell is the wife of Craig Counsell.
A. Craig Counsell started his playing career in the MLB with the Colorado Rockies. He played for the team from 1995 to July 1997.
A. Craig Counsell represented the Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
