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 name	Rudolph John Scholz
Date of birth	(1896-06-17)June 17, 1896
Place of birth	Kewanee, Illinois
Date of death	December 9, 1981(1981-12-09) (aged 85)
Place of death	Santa Clara County, California
Height	5 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 1920 Antwerp Team competition 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]