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.

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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

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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]