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West, left, and Akers, right, pose with Ann Dinardi. West had lived in Ann and her sister Erlinda's Beechurst Avenue home during his college basketball days at West Virginia University.

73. Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050561
Title:
Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with Ann Dinardi. West had lived in Ann and her sister Erlinda's Beechurst Avenue home during his college basketball days 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.

74. 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.

75. 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.
A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game. West won the gold medal

76. Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West

IDNO:
050827
Title:
Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game. West won the gold medal
Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.

77. Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050828
Title:
Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.
West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall

78. Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050829
Title:
Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall
Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket

79. Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050830
Title:
Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

80. Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050831
Title:
Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

81. 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

82. Jerry West During a Basketball Game at Stansburry Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050833
Title:
Jerry West During a Basketball Game at Stansburry Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.

83. Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050834
Title:
Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.
Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team. He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

84. Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050835
Title:
Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1958-1960
Description:
Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team. He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.