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West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

13. Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050490
Title:
Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Description:
West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.

14. Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.

IDNO:
050491
Title:
Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.
West is pictured holding a basketball on the construction site of the L.A. Forum. He played for the Lakers from 1960-1974.

15. Jerry West Standing Outside of L. A. Forum Still Under Construction, Los Angeles, Ca.

IDNO:
050492
Title:
Jerry West Standing Outside of L. A. Forum Still Under Construction, Los Angeles, Ca.
Date:
1967
Description:
West is pictured holding a basketball on the construction site of the L.A. Forum. He played for the Lakers from 1960-1974.
West, right and Akers played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 leading theMountaineers to two Southern Conference and three NCAA tournament appearances which includes the 1959 Championship game.

16. Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050493
Title:
Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959
Description:
West, right and Akers played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 leading theMountaineers to two Southern Conference and three NCAA tournament appearances which includes the 1959 Championship game.
West's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.

17. Jerry West's Jersey Number is Retired by West Virginia University at the Coliseum, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050494
Title:
Jerry West's Jersey Number is Retired by West Virginia University at the Coliseum, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
2005/11/26
Description:
West's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.
West, right, is pictured with Willie Akers, left, and Coach Fred Schaus, center. West played for West Virginia University's basketball team from 1956-1960, before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

18. Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050495
Title:
Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West, right, is pictured with Willie Akers, left, and Coach Fred Schaus, center. West played for West Virginia University's basketball team from 1956-1960, before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.
After fourteen years of playing of the team, West rejoined the Lakers as coach for three seasons between 1976 and 1982. He led the team to the playoffs each season.

19. Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers

IDNO:
050496
Title:
Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers
Date:
ca. 1976-1982
Description:
After fourteen years of playing of the team, West rejoined the Lakers as coach for three seasons between 1976 and 1982. He led the team to the playoffs each season.
West (right) lived in the home of Erlinda and Ann Dinardi (center), located on 65 Beechurst Avenue.

20. Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050497
Title:
Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1957
Description:
West (right) lived in the home of Erlinda and Ann Dinardi (center), located on 65 Beechurst Avenue.
Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.

21. Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050498
Title:
Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.
West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.

22. Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050499
Title:
Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960/05
Description:
West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

23. East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.

IDNO:
050500
Title:
East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.
Date:
1956/03
Description:
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

24. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050501
Title:
Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Description:
West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.