John O'Donnell (Australian footballer)
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Fullname
John O'Donnell
Date of birth
8 June 1947
Date of death
13 November 2018 (aged 71)[1]
Original team(s)
Xavier College
| John O'Donnell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John O'Donnell | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1947 | ||
| Date of death | 13 November 2018 (aged 71)[1] | ||
| Original team(s) | Xavier College | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1968–70 | St Kilda | 33 (27) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John O'Donnell (8 June 1947 – 13 November 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
He sustained a knee injury after taking a high mark over Ross Dunne, and contracted golden staph from the subsequent operation. The infection was severe, and he was unable to make a return to the VFL.
O'Donnell's cousin, Simon O'Donnell, was a cricketer for Australia and Victoria and also played VFL football for St Kila.
