Tom Scheffler
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| Position | Center |
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| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Born | October 27, 1954 St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Purdue University |
| Draft | 6th round, pick 7, 1977 Indiana Pacers |
| Pro career | 1977–1985 |
Tom Scheffler (born October 27, 1954, in St. Joseph, Michigan) is retired American professional basketball player.
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[edit] Career
Scheffler played collegiately at Purdue University before spending most of his career in Europe playing in Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland and France. His only stint in the NBA was in the 1985-86 season when he played 39 games as a 12th man for Portland.[1]
Scheffler's most notable successes came during his time with ÉB Pau-Orthez in France where his contribution resulted in Orthez winning the French basketball Championship in 1986 and 1987.[2]
Tom Scheffler also had a younger brother named Steve Scheffler who played for Seattle SuperSonics.[3]
[edit] Post career
In his post-career days, Scheffler has settled in Lugano, Switzerland and is running an English school.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Tom Scheffler Basketball-History.com page accessed June 21st, 2007
- ^ Tom Scheffler in ÉB Pau-Orthez history page accessed June 21st, 2007
- ^ Steve Scheffler NBA bio page accessed June 21st, 2007
- ^ Tom Scheffler in the Worldwide Classroom directory page accessed August 16th, 2007
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