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 place 1920 Antwerp Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1924 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

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  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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