Elmer R. Gainer (November 22, 1918 – September 29, 1970) was an American professional

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player. Gainer played college basketball at

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, and was drafted in the 1947 BAA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. He played for the Bullets and Waterloo Hawks in the

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(NBA). He had previously played in the National Basketball League with several teams.Jan Hubbard, ed. ''The Official NBA Encyclopedia''. 3rd edition. Doubleday, 2000. 504.

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