Rudolph Scholz

Rudolph John Scholz (June 17, 1896 – December 9, 1981) was an American rugby union player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics.

Rudolph Scholz
Full nameRudolph John Scholz
Date of birth(1896-06-17)June 17, 1896
Place of birthKewanee, Illinois
Date of deathDecember 9, 1981(1981-12-09) (aged 85)
Place of deathSanta Clara County, California
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half, Flyhalf
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Olympic Club RFC[1] ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1920-1924 USA 4 (0)
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1920 Antwerp Team competition
Gold medal – first place1924 Paris Team competition

Scholz was born in Kewanee, Illinois to Rudolph John Scholz and Catherine Scholz (née Bayer).[2] He attended Santa Clara University, graduating in 1918 and receiving an LL.D. in 1920.[3] He was a member of the American rugby union team, which won the gold medal at both those Olympics.[4]

References
  1. "History". Olympic Club. 29 May 1985. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. The Rugby History Society, Randolph "Rudy" John Scholz
  3. "The Best Rugby Team Ever".
  4. "Rudolph Scholz". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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