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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.

'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.

3. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

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

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.

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

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

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.

9. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

West, left, flies past Louisville's John Turner during the 1959 NCAA Semi-Finals. The Mountaineers won this game 93-78, with 38 points scored by West alone.

10. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

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.

11. 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.

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