John Lynus Zilly[2] (November 11, 1921 – December 18, 2009) was a professional American football player who played end for six seasons for the Los Angeles Rams[3] and the Philadelphia Eagles.

While Zilly was a sixth round draft pick for the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference, he did not play for that team.

When his playing career ended, Zilly coached at Montana State, Rhode Island, Notre Dame, for the Eagles, and in the Canadian Football League.

On January 8, 1978, Zilly coached the American team to a 22–7 victory over Canada in the first-ever Can-Am Bowl, at Tampa Stadium.

[6] After leaving football, Zilly owned and ran a successful real-estate company until his retirement.