Former Brewers Exec John Counsell, Craig Counsell's Dad, Dies at 83

[Steve Drumwright]

John Counsell, who was the Milwaukee Brewers' former director of community affairs and the father of former Brewers manager Craig Counsell, died Tuesday. He was 83.

John Counsell worked for the Brewers from the time Craig Counsell was 8 to 18, with his son often running with the big names in team history, including Hall of Famers Robin Yount and Paul Molitor.

John Counsell attended Notre Dame, where he also played baseball, footsteps Craig would follow. John Counsell was signed by the Minnesota Twins and played four years (1964-67) in the minors, including three with the Wisconsin Rapids Twins. But he never made it past Class A.

Craig Counsell would play for the Brewers in 2004 and again from 2007 to 2011, then became the team's manager from 2015 to 2023, winning three NL Central titles.

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[rickh150]

Blessings to Counsell fam…

[Jim French Stepstool]

It's always difficult but this can be an especially rough time of year to lose a loved one.

RIP John.

[gregmag]

When I was in 4th or 5th grade, around 1979 or 1980, John Counsell came to my school to speak to our fledgling card collectors’ club. He had a kind, positive manner, very patient with us kids, and he definitely fueled our excitement about Brewers baseball. 
 

Back in 2017, I lost my mom the week before Christmas. She was just about that same age.  I hope the Counsell family can be together to celebrate a life well lived. 

[Sixtolezcano]

My heartfelt condolences to all the Counsell family. May peace be with you in these trying times.