Rutgers University Athletics

Hall of Fame Focus Feature

One of 16 All-Americans in Rutgers wrestling history, Edward A. Scharer was a three-time letterwinner and three-time national qualifier at heavyweight for the Scarlet Knights from 1962-64. During his time in the varsity lineup under head coach Dick Voliva, RU produced 21 dual wins. In his first season of varsity action in 1962, Scharer captured an EIWA individual title, going 4-0 at the conference tournament to become just the sixth individual EIWA champion in program history at that time.
 
Scharer followed his EIWA title with a runner-up result in 1963, as he collected the team's Wilfred-Conn award, given to the most inspirational Scarlet Knight wrestler. The senior captain capped his collegiate career in 1964 with a second-place result at the EIWA Championships and claimed the John Fletcher Memorial Trophy, given to the wrestler who has scored the most team points at the conference championship event. Scharer also earned a sixth-place finish at NCAAs to lock up All-America accolades, the only podium finish for a heavyweight at nationals in program history.