John J. Dillon (baseball) explained

John J. Dillon
Player Sport1:Football
Player Years2:1898–1900
Player Team2:Syracuse
Player Sport3:Baseball
Player Years4:1899–1901
Player Team4:Syracuse
Player Years5:1902
Player Team5:Rochester Bronchos
Player Years6:1902
Player Team6:Providence Grays
Player Years7:1903–1904
Player Team7:Jersey City Skeeters
Player Years8:1905
Player Team8:Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Jags
Player Years9:1906
Player Team9:Montreal Royals
Player Positions:Quarterback (football)
Catcher (baseball)
Coach Sport1:Football
Coach Years2:1901
Coach Team2:Case
Overall Record:2–7

John J. Dillon was an American baseball player and American college football player and coach and baseball player. Dillon was a two-sport athlete at Syracuse University, playing quarterback for the football team from 1898 to 1900 and catcher for the baseball team.[1]

Coaching career

Dillon coached the 1901 Case School of Applied Science football team to a 2–7 record, which included a win over rival Western Reserve University.[2]

Baseball career

Dillon played Minor League Baseball for five seasons on several teams, including on the championship 1903 Jersey City Skeeters.[3]

Personal life

Dillon performed in theater for several years, including as early as 1905 for "The Awakening of Mr. Pipp."[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dillon to Coach Case. Buffalo Evening News. April 5, 1901. 10. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Case Football 1901/02. case.edu.
  3. Web site: Jack Dillon Minor Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. Web site: The Cast. July 22, 1905. Google Books.