| Herb Scheffler | |
| Position: | Forward / center |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 220 |
| Birth Date: | 5 November 1917 |
| Birth Place: | Springfield, Illinois |
| Death Place: | Springfield, Illinois |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Springfield (Springfield, Illinois) |
| College: | |
| Years1: | 1940–1941 |
| Team1: | Scheffler Illinois All-Stars |
| Years2: | 1940–1941 |
| Team2: | Decatur Schnozzle Five |
| Years3: | 1946–1947 |
| Team3: | Detroit Gems |
| Cyears1: | 1949–1955 |
| Cteam1: | Springfield HS |
Herbert Gene Scheffler (November 5, 1917 – January 20, 2001) was an American professional basketball player.[1] [2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in 1946–47. In 33 career games he averaged 3.8 points per contest.[2]
Scheffler also played minor league baseball in 1940 for the Rocky Mount Red Sox in the Piedmont League.[3] His manager was Hall of Famer Heinie Manush.[1]