| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1936 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1955–1957 | Ohio |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972–1977 | Ball State (DC/LB) |
| 1978–1985 | Wisconsin (DC/LB) |
| 1986 | Wisconsin (interim HC) |
| 1987 | Kent State (DC/LB) |
| 1988–1990 | Kansas (DC/LB) |
| 1991–1993 | Toronto Argonauts (DL) |
| 1994 | Ottawa Rough Riders (DL) |
| 1995 | Illinois State (DC/LB) |
| 1996 | Western New Mexico (DC/DL/LB) |
| 1997 | Edmonton Eskimos (DL) |
| 1998–2000 | Amsterdam Admirals (DL) |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Xtreme (DC/LB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–9 (college) 17–3 (high school) |
James L. Hilles (born September 24, 1936) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the interim head football coach at University of Wisconsin–Madison for one season in 1986, compiling a record of 3–9.