| W. W. Wharton | |
| Birth Date: | 14 May 1872 |
| Birth Place: | Indiana, U.S. |
| Death Place: | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Drake University[1] |
| Coach Years1: | 1894 |
| Coach Team1: | Drake |
| Admin Years1: | 1894 |
| Admin Team1: | Drake |
| Overall Record: | 2–2 |
Winston William Wharton (May 14, 1872 – December 16, 1963) was an American football coach. He was the first head football coach at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and he held that position for the 1894 season. His coaching record at Drake was 2–2.[2] He was a man of many talents, including baton twirling. At a church service in Tingley, Iowa a young Dan McGugin was intrigued. Wharton suggested he play football.[3]