| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1888 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1969 (aged 81) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1909–1911 | Holy Cross |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1912–1913 | Boston College |
| 1914–1917 | Hyde Park HS (MA) |
| 1921–1926 | Boston College (assistant) |
| 1927–1932 | Fordham (assistant) |
| 1933–1938 | Canisius |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 32–24–5 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 Western New York Little Three Conference (1934, 1936) | |
William Patrick "Hiker" Joy (c. 1888 – September 13, 1969) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Boston College from 1912 to 1913 and at Canisius College from 1933 to 1938, compiling a career college football record of 32–24–5.