| Birth date | 1931 |
|---|---|
| Death date | August 12, 1989 (aged 58) |
| Death place | Alice, Texas, U.S. |
| Player years 1 | 1949–1951 |
| Player team 1 | Abilene Christian |
| Player positions | Tackle |
| Overall record | 30–27 |
Lester Wheeler (1931 – August 12, 1989[1]) 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.[2] 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.[3]
References
- ^ "ACU Hall of Famer dead at 58". The Abilene Reporter-News. August 13, 1989. Retrieved February 24, 2024. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "ACC Hires Les Wheeler". Abilene Reporter-News. February 28, 1956. p. 10-A. Retrieved April 25, 2019. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ Abilene Christian University coaching records Archived December 17, 2014 at the Wayback Machine