Joe Gilroy (born 19 October 1941 in Glasgow), is a Scottish former football striker.Joe Gilroy began his career with Queens Park, where at 16 years old he made a handful of appearances alongside Sir Alex Ferguson. Studying at The Scottish School of Physical Education with Craig Brown and Andy Roxburgh, he played for The Scottish Amateur Team against Ireland. During this time he gained his full SFA coaching badge and was a staff coach in 1963.