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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.