About John J. Dillon
John J. Dillon was an American baseball player.
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.
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."
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Who was John J. Dillon?
American athlete (fl. 1898–1906)
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John J. Dillon was a baseball player.
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Sources & further reading
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