Jim Hillyer (American football)

James Hillyer (March 23, 1928 – February 19, 1991) was an American football coach. He was the 11th head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and he held that position for the 1971 season. His record at Prairie View was 3–7.[1][2]

Jim Hillyer
Biographical details
Born(1928-03-23)March 23, 1928
DiedFebruary 19, 1991(1991-02-19) (aged 62)
Playing career
c. 1950Samuel Huston
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1962–1967Dunbar HS (TX)
1968–1969Colorado State (offensive ends)
1970Prairie View A&M (assistant)
1971Prairie View A&M
Head coaching record
Overall3–7 (college)
51–6–5 (high school)

Hillyer attended Solomon Coles High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he starred in football and basketball. He played college football as a fullback at Samuel Huston College—now known as Huston–Tillotson University. Hillyer was the head football coach at Dunbar High School in Lubbock, Texas for seven seasons, compiling a record of 51–6–5. He was hired in 1970 as an assistant coach as Prairie View A&M.[3]

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Prairie View A&M Panthers (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1971)
1971 Prairie View A&M 3–72–45th
Prairie View A&M: 3–72–4
Total:3–7

References
  1. Prairie View A&M University coaching records Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University Directory". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011.
  3. "Ex-DHS Boss—Prairie View Tabs Hillyer Grid Coach". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Lubbock, Texas. March 28, 1971. p. 53. Retrieved August 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
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