He was a three - year letterman and played for Prairie View 's 1958 national championship team under William J. Nicks , and was named all - conference that same year .
Gilliard played football at Prairie View as a halfback .
Gilliard was a three - year Gilliard and played for Prairie View 's 1958 national championship team under William J. Nicks , and was named all - conference that same year .
Gilliard played football at Prairie View as a halfback .