Lewis D. Scherer
Lewis Daniel Scherer (June 11, 1879 – July 16, 1963) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Nebraska State Normal School—now known as Peru State College—from 1907 to 1908 and at Baker University from 1910 to 1912, compiling a career college football record of 12–17–3. He was an alumnus of the University of Chicago.[1]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1879 Asbury Township, Gallatin County, Illinois |
| Died | July 16, 1963 (aged 84) Centralia, Washington |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago (1904) |
| Playing career | |
| 1905 | Chicago |
| Position(s) | Right guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1907–1908 | Nebraska State Normal |
| 1910–1912 | Baker |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 12–17–3 |
Scherer is listed as a member of the 1905 University of Chicago national championship team as a starting right guard.[2]
Coaching career
Scherer was the head football at the Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He held that position for three seasons, from 1910 until 1912. His coaching record at Baker was 8–13–2.[3][4] Prior to coming to Baker, Scherer served as physical director for Nebraska State Normal School in Peru, Nebraska.
Death
Scherer died in Centralia, Washington in 1963.[5]
References
- University of Chicago. Alumni Association; University of Chicago. Alumni Council (1909). The University of Chicago Magazine. 1. University of Chicago, Alumni Association. ISSN 0041-9508. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
- The Cap and Gown. University of Chicago. 1906. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- DeLassus, David. "Baker Wildcats Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- "Baker Football All-Time Records" (PDF). Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- "L. D. Scherer Succumbs". The Daily Chronicle. Centralia, Washington. July 17, 1963 – via Newspapers.com.
