| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1923 Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2012 (aged 89) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1947–1949 | West Virginia State |
| Basketball | |
| 1947–1950 | West Virginia State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback (football) Guard (basketball) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1952–1954 | Oliver HS (KY) |
| 1955–1956 | Jackson State (assistant) |
| 1957–1958 | Kentucky State |
| 1959–1960 | Bate HS (KY) |
| 1961–1962 | Jackson State (backfield) |
| 1963–1983 | Tennessee State (DC) |
| 1989–1992 | Tennessee State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 23–36–2 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| WVSU Sports Hall of Fame (1987) OVC Coach of the Year (1990) | |
Joseph Wiley Gilliam Sr. (March 27, 1927[1] – November 14, 2012) was an American football coach. He played football and basketball in college.