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Joe Gilliam is a former quarterback out of Tennessee State, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 273rd overall pick (round 11) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Wolf Pak, Baltimore Eagles and New Orleans Blue Knights.
Draft Details
Joe Gilliam Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (IX, X)
- Second-team Little All-American (1971)
Career Totals
| Passing attempts | Passing completions | Completion percentage | TD–INT | Passing yards | Passer rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 147 | 44.4% | 9–17 | 2,103 | 53.2 |
Career History
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1972–1975)
- New Orleans Saints (1976–1977)
- Pittsburgh Wolf Pak (1978)
- Baltimore Eagles (1979)
- New Orleans Blue Knights (1981)
- Denver Gold (1983)
- Washington Federals (1983)
Born: Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. · Height: 6-2
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Pittsburgh Steelers 1972 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Franco Harris | RB | Penn State |
| 2 | 38 | Gordon Gravelle | OT | BYU |
| 3 | 63 | John McMakin | TE | Clemson |
| 4 | 80 | Lorenzo Brinkley | DB | Missouri |
| 4 | 88 | Ed Bradley | LB | Wake Forest |
| 5 | 113 | Steve Furness | DE | Rhode Island |
| 6 | 143 | Dennis Meyer | DB | Arkansas State |
| 7 | 159 | Joe Colquitt | DE | Kansas State |
| 7 | 168 | Robert Kelly | DB | Jackson State |
| 8 | 193 | Stahle Vincent | RB | Rice |
| 9 | 217 | Don Kelley | DB | Clemson |
| 10 | 243 | Bob Brown | DT | Tampa |
| 12 | 298 | Ron Curl | OT | Michigan State |
| 13 | 323 | Ernie Mesmer | OT | Villanova |
| 14 | 348 | Tom Durrance | RB | Florida |
| 15 | 368 | John Hulecki | G | Massachusetts |
| 15 | 373 | Charles Harrington | G | Wichita State |
| 16 | 403 | Nate Hawkins | WR | Nevada-Las Vegas |
| 17 | 428 | Ron Linehan | LB | Idaho |