Elmer Gainer
American basketball player (1918–1970)
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Elmer R. Gainer (November 22, 1918 – September 29, 1970[1]) was an American professional basketball player. Gainer played college basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons, and was selected in the 1947 BAA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. He played for the Bullets and Waterloo Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2] He had previously played in the National Basketball League with several teams.[3][4]
BornNovember 22, 1918
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 1970 (aged 51)
Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1918 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1970 (aged 51) Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | DePaul (1938–1941) |
| BAA draft | 1947: 8th round, 70th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Baltimore Bullets |
| Playing career | 1941–1950 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Number | 30, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1941–1942 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
| 1943–1944 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| 1944–1946 | Chicago American Gears |
| 1946–1947 | Anderson Chiefs/Duffey Packers |
| 1947 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1947–1948 | Seattle Athletics |
| 1948 | Bellingham Fricrests |
| 1948–1949 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1950 | Waterloo Hawks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
BAA/NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | APG | Assists per game | ||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | PPG | Points per game | ||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | Bold | Career high | ||
