Story Hill in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Craig Counsell
2004, 2007 - 2011
Photographed By Devon Polzar, 2019
1. Craig Counsell Marker
Inscription.
Craig Counsell. Raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Counsell spent six of his 16 seasons with his hometown Brewers. Appeared in 711 games during his Brewers tenure, which included an instrumental role on the 2008 and 2011 playoff teams. Provided invaluable leadership as an established veteran with prior postseason experience, having won the 2001 NLCS MVP Award and World Series Championship with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Also won a World Series in 1997 as a member of the Florida Marlins, scoring the winning run in the 11th inning of game 7. One of only five N.L. infielders with more than 300 plate appearances in each season from 2001 to 2009. Finest season as a Brewer came in 2009 when he hit .285 with a .357 on-base percentage.
Raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Counsell spent six of his 16 seasons with his hometown Brewers. Appeared in 711 games during his Brewers tenure, which included an instrumental role on the 2008 and 2011 playoff teams. Provided invaluable leadership as an established veteran with prior postseason experience, having won the 2001 NLCS MVP Award and World Series Championship with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Also won a World Series in 1997 as a member of the Florida Marlins, scoring the winning run in the 11th inning of game 7. One of only five N.L. infielders with more than 300 plate appearances in each season from 2001 to 2009. Finest season as a Brewer came in 2009 when he hit .285 with a .357 on-base percentage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 43° 1.744′ N, 87° 58.237′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Story Hill. The marker is part of the Brewers Wall of Honor which is on display on the northeast wall (left field) of Miller Park. It is near the Hot Corner entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Miller Park, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee WI 53214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mark Loretta (here, next to this marker); Corey Hart (here, next to this marker); Bill Schroeder
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
