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]
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]
Dillon played Minor League Baseball for five seasons on several teams, including on the championship 1903 Jersey City Skeeters.[3]
Dillon performed in theater for several years, including as early as 1905 for "The Awakening of Mr. Pipp."[4]