| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1932 Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.[1] |
| Died | May 3, 2023 (aged 90) Norwell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1953 | Springfield |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1958–1961 | Hofstra (assistant) |
| 1962–1967 | Colgate (backfield) |
| 1968–1975 | Colgate |
| 1976–1980 | Holy Cross |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 61–72–2 |
Neil S. Wheelwright (born August 20, 1932) was an American former college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Colgate University from 1968 to 1975 and at the College of the Holy Cross form 1976 to 1980, compiling a career head coaching coaching record of 61–72–2. Wheelwright died on May 3, 2023 after a battle with cancer.[2]