Jim Hilyer

Jim Hilyer
Biographical details
Born(1935-07-01)July 1, 1935
DiedJanuary 26, 2022(2022-01-26) (aged 86)
Playing career
1954–1957Stetson
Position(s)Offensive guard, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1967Mississippi State (assistant)
1968–1973Auburn (assistant)
1974–1976Washington Redskins (assistant)
1977–1981Auburn (assistant)
1982–1985Birmingham Stallions (assistant)
1991–1994UAB
Head coaching record
Overall27–12–2

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.

  1. ^ Dudley, Evan (January 27, 2022). "Dr. Jim Hilyer, first UAB football head coach, passes away at 86". AL.com. Retrieved January 27, 2022.