About John O'Donnell
Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 71). John O'Donnell was an australian rules football player.
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).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Donnell?
Australian rules footballer
When was John O'Donnell born?
John O'Donnell was born on 8 June 1947.
When did John O'Donnell die?
John O'Donnell died on 13 November 2018.
What was John O'Donnell's occupation?
John O'Donnell was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Donnell (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John O'Donnell. https://biography.guide/john-o-donnell-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "John O'Donnell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-o-donnell-australian-rules-football-player/.
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