Coach William “Billy” Joe
Florida A&M (1994-2004), Central State University (Ohio) (1981-93),
Cheyney University (Pa.) (1972-78)
Head Coach, 237-108-4, .685


Few coaches can match the unparalleled gridiron success of William “Billy” Joe’s storied career. Having captured seven National Black College Football Championships and two NAIA national titles, he enters the College Football Hall of Fame as one of the most highly decorated black college football coaches in history.

Joe’s 237 career victories place him fourth on the Football Championship Subdivision’s all-time winningest coaches ranks and position him second only to the legendary Eddie Robinson in the black college football standings.

At Florida A&M, he led the Rattlers to an unprecedented five Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) titles, while garnering three of the conference’s Coach of the Year accolades. He also spent ten consecutive seasons in the NAIA playoffs while at Central State. Throughout his 31 years as a head coach, Joe compiled 26 winning seasons and coached five Black College National Players of the Year.

Highly respected among his peers, he served as vice president of the American Football Coaches Association in 1993 and was elected president of the organization in 1995.





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