Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Willie John O'Connell (1869-25 April 1897) was an Irish hurler who played as a quarter-back for the Cork senior team.O'Connell made his first appearance for the team during the 1893 championship and was a regular member of the team for the next three seasons. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and two Munster medals.At club level O'Connell played with the St. Finbarr's club.O'Connell died following a freak accident in a trial game following a clash with teammate Denis Coughlan. He was the first member of the Gaelic Athletic Association to die on the field of play.. }
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- Willie_John_O'Connell abstract "Willie John O'Connell (1869-25 April 1897) was an Irish hurler who played as a quarter-back for the Cork senior team.O'Connell made his first appearance for the team during the 1893 championship and was a regular member of the team for the next three seasons. During that time he won two All-Ireland medals and two Munster medals.At club level O'Connell played with the St. Finbarr's club.O'Connell died following a freak accident in a trial game following a clash with teammate Denis Coughlan. He was the first member of the Gaelic Athletic Association to die on the field of play.".