title: John J. Dillon (baseball)
text: # 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 |
  