Researching Bill Scherrer
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2 people with the Scherrer surname? In that year Scherrer was ranked number 3577 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Bill means "Form of WILLIAM - resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Bill Scherrer and the Scherrer Genealogy
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Some Famous People called Bill Scherrer
Bill Scherrer
William Joseph Scherrer (born January 20, 1958), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily as a relief pitcher from 1982–1988. He was born in the Town of Tonawanda, New York, and graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School there in 1976. After retirement, he moved to Grand Island, New York.
In 1984, Scherrer won his first World Series Championship as a player with the Detroit Tigers.In 1997, he won his second World Series Championship as a scout for the Florida Marlins.And in 2005, Scherrer won his third World Series Championship as a scout and special assistant to the general manager, Kenny Williams, for the Chicago White Sox.
On October 26, 2006, Scherrer was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Other inductees included fan favorites Bill Hurley, Bruce Smith, and Dave Andreychuk.
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