Lester Selves
American football coach
Lester Henry "Bud" Selves (July 16, 1906 – April 18, 1991) was an American football player and coach. He was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame in 1978.
Playing career
Selves played offense and defense for the College of Emporia Fighting Presbies in Emporia, Kansas, playing on the undefeated 1928 team coached by L. T. Harr. Selves was selected All-Conference and was also a member of the track team.
Coaching career
McPherson
Selves was the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. He held that position for the 1936 season. His coaching record at McPherson was 5–3–1.
Olathe
In 1947, Selves was hired as an assistant football coach and head track coach at Olathe High School in Olathe, Kansas. He also coached sports and taught mathematics at the junior high school in Olathe until his retirement in 1971.
Death
Selves died on April 18, 1991, at the Olathe Medical Center.
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