Les Wheeler
Playing career
1949–1951Abilene Christian
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1955Lamesa HS (TX) (assistant)
1956–1961Abilene Christian (line)
1962–1967Abilene Christian
Head coaching record
Overall30–27

Lester Wheeler (born c. 1931) is a former American football player and coach. A tackle from Abilene Christian College—now known as Abilene Christian University—he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 21st round of the 1952 NFL Draft. After coaching at Lamesa High School in Lamesa, Texas, Wheeler returned to his alma mater in 1956 as line coach.[1] He was the ninth head football coach at Abilene Christian, serving for six seasons, from 1962 to 1967, and compiling a record of 30–27.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Abilene Christian Wildcats (NCAA College Division independent) (1962–1963)
1962 Abilene Christian 6–4
1963 Abilene Christian 8–1
Abilene Christian Wildcats (Southland Conference) (1964–1967)
1964 Abilene Christian 5–51–34th
1965 Abilene Christian 4–52–2T–2nd
1966 Abilene Christian 4–60–45th
1967 Abilene Christian 3–60–45th
Abilene Christian: 30–273–13
Total:30–27

References

  1. "ACC Hires Les Wheeler". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. February 28, 1956. p. 10-A. Retrieved April 25, 2019 via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. Abilene Christian University coaching records Archived December 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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