Herb Scheffler

Herb Scheffler
Personal information
Born(1917-11-05)November 5, 1917
Springfield, Illinois
DiedJanuary 20, 2001(2001-01-20) (aged 83)
Springfield, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpringfield (Springfield, Illinois)
College
PositionForward / center
Career history
As a player:
1940–1941Scheffler Illinois All-Stars
1940–1941Decatur Schnozzle Five
1946–1947Detroit Gems
As a coach:
1949–1955Springfield HS

Herbert Gene Scheffler (November 5, 1917 – January 20, 2001) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in 1946–47. In 33 career games he averaged 3.8 points per contest.

Scheffler also played minor league baseball in 1940 for the Rocky Mount Red Sox in the Piedmont League. His manager was Hall of Famer Heinie Manush.