- Born
- Birth nameCraig John Counsell
- Craig Counsell was born on August 21, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana, USA. He has been married to Michelle Anne McClone since February 9, 2001. They have four children.
- SpouseMichelle Anne McClone(February 9, 2001 - present) (4 children)
- Led the Diamondbacks to the World Series title in 2001, and was named MVP of the National League Championship Series.
- Known as a post season menace. In 1997 Counsell was involved in the final play of all 3 playoff series. He recorded the last out in the field in the division series with a routine ground ball hit to him against the Giants. in the NLCS against Atlanta, he recived the throw from shortstop Edgar Renteria to record the final out in Game 6 to end that series. IN the 1997 World Series, he had the game tying sacrifice fly in the 9th inning in Game 7 to send it into extra innings against Cleveland. He scored the series winning run in the 11th off a Renteria single.
- Played collegiately at Notre Dame.
- Infielder with the Colorado Rockies (1995 & 1997[start]), Florida Marlins (1997[end]-1999[start]), Los Angeles Dodgers (1999[end]), Arizona Diamondbacks (2000-2003 & 2005-2006), and Milwaukee Brewers (2004, 2007-present).
- Scored the winning run in the 1997 World Series.
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