title: Herm Schaefer
text: # Herm Schaefer
  
  Herman Henry Schaefer (December 20, 1918 – March 21, 1980) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
  
  A 6'0" guard/forward from Indiana University, Schaefer played in the National Basketball League and National Basketball Association from 1941 to 1950 as a member of the Fort Wayne Pistons, Indianapolis Kautskys, and Minneapolis Lakers. Schaefer later served as coach of the Indianapolis Olympians.
  
  ## BAA/NBA career statistics
  
  ### Regular season
  
  | Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1948–49† | Minneapolis | 58 | .374 | .817 | 3.2 | 10.4 |
  | 1949–50† | Minneapolis | 65 | .389 | .851 | 3.1 | 5.1 |
  | Career | Career | 123 | .379 | .828 | 3.2 | 7.6 |
  
  ### Playoffs
  
  | Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1949† | Minneapolis | 10 | .462 | .875 | 3.1 | 12.4 |
  | 1950† | Minneapolis | 12 | .381 | .864 | 1.3 | 4.3 |
  | Career | Career | 22 | .438 | .870 | 2.1 | 8.0 |
  