Jack O'Connell (Australian footballer)

The son of John Keiran O'Connell (1879-1927),^[2] and Margaret Anne Frances O'Connell (1880-1955), née Hannon,^[3][4] John Keiron O'Connell was born at Winchelsea, Victoria on 16 July 1902.^[5]

He married Elizabeth May Seymour (1902-1969) in 1923.^[6] They had two children.

O'Connell was a successful professional sprinter, winning the 130 yards "£100 Sheffield Handicap" (running off 11 yards, and winning by half a yard) at the Geelong Highland Games on 30 December 1923.^[7][8][9]

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Jack O'Connell, South Melbourne (1924).[10]
Hamilton Football Team 1929 O'Connell (captain-coach) is seated, fourth player from right.[11]
Hamilton Football Team 1930 O'Connell is seated, second player from right.[12]

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A wingman able to kick with both feet.^[13]

Cleared by the VFA from North Melbourne to Williamstown in July 1921 (the North Melbourne club disbanded on 30 June 1921).^[14][15]

He played on the wing for Williamstown before moving to South Melbourne.

O'Connell coached Ararat in 1925.^{[16][17][18][19][20][21]}

He died at Box Hill, Victoria, as the result of an accident, on 20 May 1975.^[22]

• 1924 Hobart Carnival