| Les Kuplic | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 200 |
| Birth Date: | 23 September 1911 |
| Birth Place: | Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Death Place: | Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Lincoln (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) |
| College: | Beloit (1931–1934) |
| Career Position: | Forward |
| Years1: | 1936–1937 |
| Team1: | Sheboygan Imigs |
| Years2: | 1937–1938 |
| Team2: | Sheboygan Enzo Jels |
| Years3: | 1938–1940 |
| Team3: | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| Cyears1: | 1934–1935 |
| Cteam1: | St. Norbert (assistant) |
James Leslie Kuplic (September 23, 1911 – July 22, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.[1] [2] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 1.2 points per game.[1] [3]
After playing football, basketball, and tennis for Beloit College, Kuplic spent the 1934–35 year coaching all three sports at St. Norbert College.[4] He assisted with the football and basketball teams and was the head coach for the tennis team.[4] Kuplic also taught Japanese history while at St. Norbert.[2] He did not enjoy coaching or teaching, so he left to go work in corporate America.[2] During the late 1930s he played on numerous barnstorming teams in Sheboygan, Wisconsin while also officiating high school basketball games.[2]
Kuplic died from a heart attack on his way to work on July 22, 1968.[2]