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Public records list Les Miles as a head coach and politician. Les Miles was born in Elyria, Ohio, United States on November 10, 1953. The age as of 2026 is 72. Schooling on record includes Elyria High School and University of Michigan.
My Take
Les Miles is one of those coaches whose personality looms as large as his record. Nicknamed 'the Hat' and 'the Mad Hatter,' he built a career from Oklahoma State to LSU to Kansas on bold, unpredictable play-calling that delighted fans and unnerved opponents. What I value about him is the reminder that great coaching is not just wins and losses; it's the magnetic individuality that makes a sideline worth watching. Michigan-trained discipline paired with genuine eccentricity is a rare combination. His legacy is complicated, but he is unquestionably memorable, and I think the sport is more colorful for having had him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Les Miles
- Name (Japanese)
- レス・マイルズ
- Reading
- れす・まいるず
- Born
- November 10, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Snake
- Origin
- Elyria, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- head coach / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Elyria High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/CoachLesMiles
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les%20Miles
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6529728
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Les Miles born?
Born November 10, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Les Miles from?
Les Miles is from Elyria, Ohio, United States.
What does Les Miles do?
Les Miles works as head coach, politician.
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