John Keiron O'Connell (16 July 1902 â 20 May 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
The son of John Keiran O'Connell (1879-1927), and Margaret Anne Frances O'Connell (1880-1955), née Hannon, John Keiron O'Connell was born at Winchelsea, Victoria on 16 July 1902.
He married Elizabeth May Seymour (1902-1969) in 1923. They had two children.
O'Connell was a successful professional sprinter, winning the 130 yards "ã100 Sheffield Handicap" (running off 11 yards, and winning by half a yard) at the Geelong Highland Games on 30 December 1923.
A wingman able to kick with both feet.
Cleared by the VFA from North Melbourne to Williamstown in July 1921 (the North Melbourne club disbanded on 30 June 1921).
He played on the wing for Williamstown before moving to South Melbourne.
O'Connell coached Ararat in 1925.
He died at Box Hill, Victoria, as the result of an accident, on 20 May 1975.