Jim Hillyer (American football)

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Jim Hillyer
Biographical details
Born(1928-03-23)March 23, 1928
DiedFebruary 19, 1991(1991-02-19) (aged 62)
Playing career
c. 1950
Samuel Huston
Position(s)
Dunbar 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)

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]

Hillyer attended Solomon Coles High School in

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 Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Prairie View A&M Panthers (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1971)
1971 Prairie View A&M 3–7 2–4 5th
Prairie View A&M: 3–7 2–4
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.
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