Tom Lester (American football)

Thomas Arthur Lester (January 23, 1927 – September 2, 2012) was an American football coach in the United States.

Coaching career
Coach Tom Lester was the eighth head football coach for the Pittsburg State Gorillas located in Pittsburg, Kansas and he held that position for nine seasons, from 1967 until 1975. His coaching record at Pitt State was 48 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him 4th at Pitt State in total wins and 8th at the school in winning percentage (0.55495).