About davenelson

Dave Nelson begins his first season as an analyst for Brewers FSN broadcasts. Nelson also serves as Brewers Manager of Alumni Relations and leads the team’s Speakers Bureau. In his role of Manager of Alumni Relations, Nelson maintains a database of former Brewers players as well as organizes events for Brewers alumni. Prior to his current role, Nelson spent four seasons as Brewers first-base coach. In 2001 and 2002, he also served as Minor League Outfield Instructor. Nelson began his Major League coaching career in 1981 with Chicago-AL and later spent time coaching in Cleveland, Oakland and Montreal. In 1980, he was on the coaching staff of the baseball team at Texas Christian University. Nelson enjoyed a 10-year Major League playing career from 1968-77. The former outfielder played for Cleveland, Washington, Texas and Kansas City. He was named to the American League All-Star Team in 1973. Born in Fort Still, OK, Nelson went on to graduate from Junipero Serra High School in California. He attended Compton Junior College for one year and Los Angeles State College for two years. Nelson also served in the Army Reserve for six years. He currently splits time between Bradenton, Florida and Milwaukee.