Career
O'Connell is regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time. His record of three All-Ireland medals is one which has yet to be equalled by one of his fellow countymen. O'Connell also claimed a record six Leinster and three National Football League titles.
O'Connell has also been the recipient of many awards off the field. He claimed four All Star awards as well as being named Texaco Football player of the Year in his final playing season in 1996. Shortly after his inter-county career ended O'Connell received the ultimate accolade when he was named in the left wing-back position on the GAA Football Team of the Millennium.