John J. Dillon (baseball)
# John J. Dillon (baseball)

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

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 |
| - | - | - |
| Case Tech (Independent) (1901) ||||||
| 1901 | Case Tech | 2–7 |
| Case Tech: | Case Tech: | 2–7 |
| Total: | Total: | 2–7 |
