Hiram College

Daniel O’Connell was a four-year letterman and four-year starter on the Hiram football team during his career as a student. He was a member of the 1982 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship team and was a three-time All-PAC award winner. In addition, O’Connell earned the rank of Associated Press Little All-American and NCAA Division III Sports Information Director’s All-American Team as a senior in 1982. 

He was also an avid Rugby player as a student at Hiram and competed on the rugby football club for four years. O’Connell continued his interest in athletics following graduation, including serving as an assistant coach for the Terriers for four seasons (1983-86). He then moved on to Youngstown State University (YSU) where he has held several positions and, as of his induction, was the Director of Support Services as YSU.