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John J. Dillon (baseball)

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John J. Dillon
Playing career
Football
1898–1900Syracuse
Baseball
1899–1901Syracuse
1902Rochester Bronchos
1902Providence Grays
1903–1904Jersey City Skeeters
1905Amsterdam-Gloversville-Johnstown Jags
1906Montreal Royals
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Catcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1901Case
Head coaching record
Overall2–7

John J. Dillon was 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

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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

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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.[3]

Personal life

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

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Case (Independent) (1901)
1901 Case 2–7
Case: 2–7
Total: 2–7

References

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