Les Wheeler

Les Wheeler
Biographical details
Born1931
DiedAugust 12, 1989(1989-08-12) (aged 57–58)
Alice, Texas, U.S.
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 (1931 – August 12, 1989) was an 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. 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.