John Rally Gilliam

John Gilliam, a 1963 graduate of Brewer High, was a three sport athlete, excelling in football and track. He received an athletic scholarship to S.C. State University to play both sports. He was chosen All Conference in football four times and All Conference in track three times. John was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1968 National Football League Draft. He played for eleven years in the NFL, and played in both the 1972 and 1973 Super Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings. He was an NFL All Pro Selection and a participant in the Pro Bowl 4 times, 1972-1975. He ended his career with 490 receptions for 7,650 yards and 49 TD’s. In 1983, he was inducted into the S.C. State University Hall of Fame and has been inducted into the S.C. Athletic Hall of Fame.