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West was an outstanding player for the Mountaineers and is a member of Pro Basketball's Hall of Fame.

1. West Virginia University Basketball Player Jerry West of Chelyan, W. Va.

IDNO:
017956
Title:
West Virginia University Basketball Player Jerry West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Description:
West was an outstanding player for the Mountaineers and is a member of Pro Basketball's Hall of Fame.
'West Virginia's Mr. Everything, Jerry West (44) slips by a Virginia Military (Institute) defender on his way to scoring one of the 12 field goals he scored 12/14. West was outscored by VMI's Joe Gedro (53) who tallied 30. WVU won, 91-76. UPI Telephoto.'

2. WVU 's Jerry West Powers to Basket, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
017957
Title:
WVU 's Jerry West Powers to Basket, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959/12
Description:
'West Virginia's Mr. Everything, Jerry West (44) slips by a Virginia Military (Institute) defender on his way to scoring one of the 12 field goals he scored 12/14. West was outscored by VMI's Joe Gedro (53) who tallied 30. WVU won, 91-76. UPI Telephoto.'

3. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

IDNO:
017958
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West
Date:
1960

4. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
018068
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Willie Akers leads the team down the carpet and Jerry West is on the left. The carpet is rolled out before each home game for the WVU team to enter on to the court. This is one of the best traditions in NCAA basketball.

5. Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
018089
Title:
Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Willie Akers leads the team down the carpet and Jerry West is on the left. The carpet is rolled out before each home game for the WVU team to enter on to the court. This is one of the best traditions in NCAA basketball.
6' 3", 175- pound Jerry West battles 6-7, 230 pound Jeff Cohen for the rebound in Southern Conference tournament action. The Mountaineers, finalists in NCAA play, had a tough time squeezing past William & Mary in their conference semi-final, 85-82, as West scored 38 points.

6. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action vs. William & Mary

IDNO:
018270
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action vs. William & Mary
Date:
1959
Description:
6' 3", 175- pound Jerry West battles 6-7, 230 pound Jeff Cohen for the rebound in Southern Conference tournament action. The Mountaineers, finalists in NCAA play, had a tough time squeezing past William & Mary in their conference semi-final, 85-82, as West scored 38 points.
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.

7. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

IDNO:
018272
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.
The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.

8. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
022318
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.

9. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

IDNO:
022326
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West
A photograph of Jerry West (second from right) standing with Louise Larkey (right) and Victor Larkey (far left) of Weirton, W. Va., Mrs. O. J. White (front left) of Morgantown, W. Va., and Red Lyons (rear right) of Raleigh County, W. Va.

10. Jerry West and Others

IDNO:
030707
Title:
Jerry West and Others
Description:
A photograph of Jerry West (second from right) standing with Louise Larkey (right) and Victor Larkey (far left) of Weirton, W. Va., Mrs. O. J. White (front left) of Morgantown, W. Va., and Red Lyons (rear right) of Raleigh County, W. Va.
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.

11. Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.

IDNO:
050485
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.
West, No. 44, played for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team from 1960 to 1974. He was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times.

12. Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jerry West

IDNO:
050486
Title:
Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960-1974
Description:
West, No. 44, played for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team from 1960 to 1974. He was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times.