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Lester J. Dugan (1921 – January 25, 2002) was and American football coach. He was the first head football coach at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New York, serving from 1981 to 1985.

Les Dugan

Biographical details
Born	1921 Asbury Park, New Jersey
Died	(2002-01-25)January 25, 2002 (aged 85) Lockport, New York
Playing career
Football
c. 1947	Niagara
Basketball
c. 1947	Niagara
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1981–1985	Buffalo State
Head coaching record
Overall	19–24 (college football)

Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Dugan was raised in Neptune City, New Jersey and attended Asbury Park High School, where he played on state championships teams in football and basketball. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, earning a Bronze Star Medal for heroism during the Battle of Okinawa. Dugan played college football and college basketball at Niagara University in Lewiston, New York.

Dugan died at the age of 85, on January 25, 2020, at Lockport Memorial Hospital in Lockport, New York.[1]

Head coaching record

College football

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo State Bengals (NCAA Division III independent) (1981–1985)
1981	Buffalo State	3–3
1982	Buffalo State	4–6
1983	Buffalo State	5–4
1984	Buffalo State	5–4
1985	Buffalo State	2–7
Buffalo State:		19–24
Total:		19–24

References

External links

• Buffalo State Hall of Fame – Les Dugan
• Les Dugan at Find a Grave

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