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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.

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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.

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.

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

5. 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.

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.

IDNO:: 050503
Title:: Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1956-1960
Description:: West, No. 44 pictured in the forefront, poses with teammate Willie Akers.