Les Kuplic

James Leslie Kuplic (September 23, 1911 – July 22, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 1.2 points per game.[1][3]

Les Kuplic

Les Kuplic c. 1938
Personal information
Born	(1911-09-23)September 23, 1911 Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Died	July 22, 1968(1968-07-22) (aged 56) Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Lincoln (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
College	Beloit (1931–1934)
Position	Forward
Career history
As player:
1936–1937	Sheboygan Imigs
1937–1938	Sheboygan Enzo Jels
1938–1940	Sheboygan Red Skins
As coach:
1934–1935	St. Norbert (assistant)

After playing football, basketball, and tennis for Beloit College, Kuplic spent the 1934–35 year coaching all three sports at St. Norbert College.[4] He assisted with the football and basketball teams and was the head coach for the tennis team.[4] Kuplic also taught Japanese history while at St. Norbert.[2] He did not enjoy coaching or teaching, so he left to go work in corporate America.[2] During the late 1930s he played on numerous barnstorming teams in Sheboygan, Wisconsin while also officiating high school basketball games.[2]

Kuplic died from a heart attack on his way to work on July 22, 1968.[2]