Career
He was an alumnus of the University of Chicago. Scherer was the head college football coach for the Baker Wildcats located in Baldwin City, Kansas. He held that position for 3 seasons, from 1910 until 1912.
His coaching record at Baker was 8 wins, 13 losses and 2 ties.
As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #8 at Baker in total wins and #16 at the school in winning percentage (391). Prior to coming to Baker, Scherer served as physical director for Nebraska State Normal School at Peru, Nebraska.
He died in Washington in 1963.
