[2] In 1894, Dillon figuratively worked both sides of the temperance movement by playing professional baseball for both the Peoria Distillers and the Des Moines Prohibitionists of the Western Association.

He hit two of his doubles in a 10-run rally in the ninth inning to give the Tigers a 14–13 victory over Milwaukee at Bennett Park.

[5] In March 1902, Dillon failed to report for spring training with the Tigers, and a story circulated that he had been hospitalized with appendicitis.

The Detroit Free Press reported on March 12 that the story about the appendicitis was a canard and that Dillon was feeling well at his home in Normal, Illinois.

[11] After leading Los Angeles to the PCL pennant, Dillon signed in December 1903 to play in 1904 with the Brooklyn Superbas of the National League.

[12] In January 1904, Dillon attempted to renege on his Brooklyn contract to remain in Los Angeles.

[14] Dillon appeared in 135 game as Brooklyn's first baseman in 1904, compiling a .258 batting average and a .313 on-base percentage.

[1] He was later inducted posthumously into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame in 1943, in its inaugural election.