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| Season | Age | Tm | Lg | Pos | G | GS | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | FT | FTA | FT% | TRB | AST | PF | PTS | Awards |
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| 1947-48 | 29 | BLB | BAA | 5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | .111 | 0.6 | 1.2 | .500 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | |||||
| 1948-49 | 30 | Did Not Play (other pro league—NBL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1949-50 | 31 | WAT | NBA | 15 | 0.6 | 2.3 | .257 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .750 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | |||||
| Career | TOT | 20 | 0.5 | 2.2 | .227 | 0.5 | 0.7 | .643 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | |||||||
| NBA | 15 | 0.6 | 2.3 | .257 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .750 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||||||||
| BAA | 5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | .111 | 0.6 | 1.2 | .500 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | ||||||||
| 1 season | WAT | NBA | 15 | 0.6 | 2.3 | .257 | 0.4 | 0.5 | .750 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||||||
| 1 season | BLB | BAA | 5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | .111 | 0.6 | 1.2 | .500 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | ||||||
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Insights
| Highlight | In Stathead | |
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| Career high, Points | 6 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Assists | 2 | View full stats from top 20 games |
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| Season | Age | Tm | Lg | Pos | G | MP | PER | TS% | FTr | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | OWS | DWS | WS | WS/48 | ||
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| 1947-48 | 29 | BLB | BAA | 5 | .215 | .667 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | ||||||||||
| 1949-50 | 31 | WAT | NBA | 15 | .312 | .229 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 | ||||||||||
| Career | TOT | 20 | .289 | .318 | -0.3 | 0.0 | -0.3 | ||||||||||||
| NBA | 15 | .312 | .229 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 | |||||||||||||
| BAA | 5 | .215 | .667 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||||||||
| 1 season | WAT | NBA | 15 | .312 | .229 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 | |||||||||||
| 1 season | BLB | BAA | 5 | .215 | .667 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Elmer Gainer born?
Elmer Gainer was born in Chicago, Illinois.
When was Elmer Gainer born?
Elmer Gainer was born on November 22, 1918.
How tall was Elmer Gainer?
Elmer Gainer was 6-6 (198 cm) tall.
How much did Elmer Gainer weigh when playing?
Elmer Gainer weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
When was Elmer Gainer drafted?
Elmer Gainer was drafted by Baltimore Bullets, 8th round, 1947 BAA Draft.
What position did Elmer Gainer play?
Forward/Center.
When did Elmer Gainer retire?
Elmer Gainer last played in 1950.
What did Elmer Gainer average?
Elmer Gainer averaged 1.4 points, 0.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game.
What schools did Elmer Gainer attend?
Elmer Gainer attended DePaul.
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