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West, left, and Byrd, right, pose together at an unidentified location. Byrd served as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010.

1. Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia

David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

2. David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.

West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis.  He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

3. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.

4. Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game

Portrait of the basketball star Jerry West, who played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974. In 1960, West played on the United States Olympic basketball team.

5. Portrait of Jerry West

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.

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

Jerry West is second row from the top and first on the left. No others are identified.

7. Class Portrait Chelyan Junior High, Kanawha County, W. Va.

Sculpted by Jamie Lester, the statue was unveiled February 14, 2007 and stands outside the West Virginia University Coliseum.

8. Jerry West Statue, Morgantown, W. Va.

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.

9. Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

Chick Hearn called the play by play action during the Lakers broadcasts from 1965 until his death in 2002.

10. Jerry West and Lakers' Play by Play Announcer Chick Hearn

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.

11. Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers

West, wearing a patterned blazer, with Jack McCloskey, left, look out onto the court as the game progresses. After fourteen years of playing for the team, West rejoined the Lakers as coach for three seasons between 1976 and 1982. He led the team to the playoffs each season.

12. Lakers Coach Jerry West during Game Against Golden State Warriors