Erle V. Painter
Erle Vansant Painter | |
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| Born | December 20, 1881 Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | September 1968, aged 86 Baldwin, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Chiropractor Athletic trainer |
| Known for | New York Yankees trainer (1930–1942) |
Erle Vansant Painter (December 20, 1881 – September 1968), or Doc, was an American chiropractor and athletic trainer for the Boston Braves (1929) and New York Yankees (1930–1942). He also helped direct the Brooklyn YMCA, and was a professor at Florida Southern College. Due to his role as trainer for the Yankee organization he was credited with "modernizing training methods for professional athletes".