Lewis Daniel Scherer (June 11, 1879 – July 16, 1963) was an

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Nebraska State Normal School—now known as

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—from 1907 to 1908 and at

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from 1910 to 1912, compiling a career

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record of 12–17–3. He was an alumnus of the

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. Scherer is listed as a member of the 1905 University of Chicago national championship team as a starting

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Coaching career

Scherer was the head football at the

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. He held that position for three seasons, from 1910 until 1912. His coaching record at Baker was 8–13–2. Prior to coming to Baker, Scherer served as physical director for Nebraska State Normal School in

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Death

Scherer died in

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in 1963.

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