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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.

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

West's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.

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

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.

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

West (right) lived in the home of Erlinda and Ann Dinardi (center), located on 65 Beechurst Avenue.

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

West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.

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

West, No. 44 pictured in the forefront, poses with teammate Willie Akers.

6. Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

West, right, poses with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, center, and teammate Willie Akers, left, while holding a basketball. West played for West Virginia University before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

7. Jerry West with Fred Schaus and Willie Akers, Morgantown, W. Va.

Sitting, from left to right, is Manager Ronald Lewellen, Jerry Turner, Butch Goode, Jim Reiss, Jim Warren, Jay Jacobs, and Manager Jim Cook.Standing, from left to right, is Assistant Coach Jim Sottile, Jerry West, Jim Ritchie, Joe Posch, Pat Duffy, Willie Akers, and Coach Quentin Barnette.

8. West Virginia University Basketball Team Freshmen, Morgantown, W. Va.

Because West broke his nose so often while playing basketball, he was made to wear a guard.

9. Jerry West is Fitted for a Face Guard, Morgantown, W. Va.

West (No. 44) poses on the right with West Virginia University basketball coach Fred Schaus (center) and Willie Akers (left).

10. Jerry West with WVU Basketball Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

West (No. 44) is pictured midair as he prepares to shoot two of his overall thirty-nine points at the game against VMI. The Mountaineers won with a 101-71 victory.

11. Jerry West (44) Leaps to Score Two Points in Southern Conference Game

West, left, and Akers, right, pose with an unidentified young girl.

12. Jerry West and Willie Akers Pose with a Young Fan, Morgantown, W. Va.