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A group of men are gathered at a spring banquet held at Hotel Morgan after the West Virginia University basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the United States.In the front row, from left to right, is unidentified, Jerry West, Bobby Joe Smith, Ronnie Retton, Bucky Bolyard, Butch Gude, Jim Warren, and possibly Willie Akers.In the second row, from left to right, is athletic director Red Brown, basketball referee Red Mahalic, Jody Gardner, Loyd Sherer, Don Vincent, Whitie Guyme, team physician Dr. Sam Morris, Golf-pro Reggie Spencer, and Father Scott.In the third row, from left to right, is University of Pittsburgh basketball coach Doc Cartson, WVU head coach Fred Schaus, unidentified, the team's general manager Mr. Gwair, and unidentified.

13. Morgantown Touchdown Club Spring Banquet, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050543
Title:
Morgantown Touchdown Club Spring Banquet, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
A group of men are gathered at a spring banquet held at Hotel Morgan after the West Virginia University basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the United States.In the front row, from left to right, is unidentified, Jerry West, Bobby Joe Smith, Ronnie Retton, Bucky Bolyard, Butch Gude, Jim Warren, and possibly Willie Akers.In the second row, from left to right, is athletic director Red Brown, basketball referee Red Mahalic, Jody Gardner, Loyd Sherer, Don Vincent, Whitie Guyme, team physician Dr. Sam Morris, Golf-pro Reggie Spencer, and Father Scott.In the third row, from left to right, is University of Pittsburgh basketball coach Doc Cartson, WVU head coach Fred Schaus, unidentified, the team's general manager Mr. Gwair, and unidentified.
In the front row is Jim Warren, Paul Miller, Willie Akers, Jerry West, Joe Posch, Jim Ritchie, and Lee Patrone.In the middle row is Coach Fred Schaus, Asst. George King, Ed Bode, Nick Serdich, Kenny Ward, Butch Goode, freshman coach Quentin Barnette, and trainer Whitey Gwynne.In the back row is manager Tony Minard, Dick DuBois, Nick Visnic, Paul Popovich, and equipment custodian Carl Roberts.

14. West Virginia University Basketball Team Portrait, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050551
Title:
West Virginia University Basketball Team Portrait, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
In the front row is Jim Warren, Paul Miller, Willie Akers, Jerry West, Joe Posch, Jim Ritchie, and Lee Patrone.In the middle row is Coach Fred Schaus, Asst. George King, Ed Bode, Nick Serdich, Kenny Ward, Butch Goode, freshman coach Quentin Barnette, and trainer Whitey Gwynne.In the back row is manager Tony Minard, Dick DuBois, Nick Visnic, Paul Popovich, and equipment custodian Carl Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. West are pictured in the center in between two unidentified gentlemen. The four are standing behind a table covered by basketball star Jerry West's many awards during his college basketball career at West Virginia University.

15. Jerry West's Parents are Pictured with his Many Awards and Certificates of Accomplishment, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050556
Title:
Jerry West's Parents are Pictured with his Many Awards and Certificates of Accomplishment, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959-1960
Description:
Mr. and Mrs. West are pictured in the center in between two unidentified gentlemen. The four are standing behind a table covered by basketball star Jerry West's many awards during his college basketball career at West Virginia University.
Dinardi and Jerry West, who is kneeling beside her on her right, pose with a group of former West Virginia University basketball players.Dinardi was Jerry West's landlord when he lived on Beechurst Avenue during his college basketball years at WVU. West described her as his "mom away from home."Dinardi passed away at the age of 97 in 2003.

16. Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050562
Title:
Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1996
Description:
Dinardi and Jerry West, who is kneeling beside her on her right, pose with a group of former West Virginia University basketball players.Dinardi was Jerry West's landlord when he lived on Beechurst Avenue during his college basketball years at WVU. West described her as his "mom away from home."Dinardi passed away at the age of 97 in 2003.
Erlinda Dinardi, sister of Ann Dinardi, and basketball star West are pictured in the Dinardi sisters' kitchen reading a newspaper.West described Ann Dinardi as his "mom away from home." She had a special relationship with many of the basketball players because she lived steps away from the Old Field House. Her home was on Beechurst Avenue.

17. Erlinda Dinardi and Jerry West in Dinardi Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050563
Title:
Erlinda Dinardi and Jerry West in Dinardi Home, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959/04
Description:
Erlinda Dinardi, sister of Ann Dinardi, and basketball star West are pictured in the Dinardi sisters' kitchen reading a newspaper.West described Ann Dinardi as his "mom away from home." She had a special relationship with many of the basketball players because she lived steps away from the Old Field House. Her home was on Beechurst Avenue.
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

18. Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050832
Title:
Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game
Schaus played basketball for WVU in 1946-1949. He coached in 1954-1960 and served as the Athletic Director for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He left WVU in 1960 to become the head coach and subsequent general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers.

19. Frederick Appleton Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052019
Title:
Frederick Appleton Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1995
Description:
Schaus played basketball for WVU in 1946-1949. He coached in 1954-1960 and served as the Athletic Director for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He left WVU in 1960 to become the head coach and subsequent general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers.