John J. Dillon (baseball)

Jack Dillon

File:John J. Dillon (Jack Dillon) Syracuse Orange football 1900 Quarterback.png
Playing career
Football
1898–1900	Syracuse
Baseball
1899–1901	Syracuse
1902	Rochester Bronchos
1902	Providence Grays
1903–1904	Jersey City Skeeters
1905	Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Jags
1906	Montreal Royals
Position(s)	Quarterback (football) Catcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1901	Case Tech
Head coaching record
Overall	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.

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.

Baseball career

File:1903 Jersey City Skeeters.jpg

Dillon as a member of the 1903 Skeeters

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

Personal life

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

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Case Tech (Independent) (1901)
1901	Case Tech	2–7
Case Tech:		2–7
Total:		2–7
†Indicates Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, BCS, or CFP / New Years' Six bowl.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)