| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1935 |
| Died | January 26, 2022 (aged 86) |
| Playing career | |
| 1954–1957 | Stetson |
| Position(s) | Offensive guard, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1963–1967 | Mississippi State (assistant) |
| 1968–1973 | Auburn (assistant) |
| 1974–1976 | Washington Redskins (assistant) |
| 1977–1981 | Auburn (assistant) |
| 1982–1985 | Birmingham Stallions (assistant) |
| 1991–1994 | UAB |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 27–12–2 |
Jim Hilyer (July 1, 1935 – January 26, 2022[1]) was an American football coach. He was the first head football coach at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), serving from 1991 to 1994 and compiling a record of 27–12–2. Hilyer played college football at Stetson University, where he was a four-year letterwinner at offensive guard and linebacker.