Lester Wheeler (born c. 1931) is a former

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player and coach. A tackle from Abilene Christian College—now known as Abilene Christian University—he was selected by the

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in the 21st round of the

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. 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.Abilene Christian University coaching records

Head coaching record

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Year of birth missing (living people) 1930s births Living people American football tackles Abilene Christian Wildcats football coaches Abilene Christian Wildcats football players High school football coaches in Texas {{1960s-collegefootball-coach-stub