About Les Wheeler
Lived 1930 – 1989 (aged 58–59). Les Wheeler was an American american football player.
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.
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Who was Les Wheeler?
American football player and coach
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Les Wheeler was born in 1930.
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Les Wheeler died on 12 August 1989.
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Les Wheeler was an american football player.
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Les Wheeler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Wheeler. https://biography.guide/les-wheeler/
MLA: "Les Wheeler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-wheeler/.
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