About Tom Scheffler
Born 1954. Tom Scheffler is an American basketball player.
Tom Scheffler (born October 27, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player.
Career Born in St. Joseph, Michigan, 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 1984–85 season when he played 39 games as a 12th man for Portland.
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.
Scheffler's younger brother, Steve Scheffler, also starred at Purdue University and played for the Seattle SuperSonics.
Post-career In his post-career days, Scheffler settled in Lugano, Switzerland where he runs an English school.
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Who is Tom Scheffler?
American basketball player (born 1954)
When was Tom Scheffler born?
Tom Scheffler was born on 27 October 1954 in St. Joseph.
What is Tom Scheffler's occupation?
Tom Scheffler is a basketball player.
What nationality is Tom Scheffler?
Tom Scheffler is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Scheffler. https://biography.guide/tom-scheffler/
MLA: "Tom Scheffler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-scheffler/.
Chicago: "Tom Scheffler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-scheffler/.
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