Scherr was a national champion for Nebraska at 177 pounds in 1984, along with his brother Bill, who captured the title at 190 pounds. Scherr also claimed the Big Eight title in 1984, and finished his Husker career as a two-time All-American after earning sixth-place at the 1982 NCAA Championships.
Scherr continued his wrestling career on the international stage after his time in Lincoln. He wrestled freestyle for the U.S. at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, while also claiming two silvers and a bronze medal at the FILA World Championships.
A native of Mobridge, S.D., Scherr has served as the CEO of the USOC since 2005 and is the first former Olympian to be named to the position. He helped guide the U.S. to its best performance ever in a non-domestic games last summer in Beijing.
The 2008 class includes ESPN's College Football GameDay host Chris Fowler, who graduated from Palmer High in 1980, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb legend Leonard Vahsholtz, former Colorado College football coach Jerry Carle, University of Colorado basketball star Erin Scholz, ice hockey icon Art Berglund and the 1965 state prep baseball champions from Palmer High.
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