| Les Wheeler | |
| Birth Date: | 1931 |
| Death Place: | Alice, Texas, U.S. |
| Player Years1: | 1949–1951 |
| Player Team1: | Abilene Christian |
| Player Positions: | Tackle |
| Coach Years1: | 1955 |
| Coach Team1: | Lamesa HS (TX) (assistant) |
| Coach Years2: | 1956–1961 |
| Coach Team2: | Abilene Christian (line) |
| Coach Years3: | 1962–1967 |
| Coach Team3: | Abilene Christian |
| Overall Record: | 30–27 |
Lester Wheeler (born c. 1931 – August 12, 1989[1]) was a former 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]