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East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

50545. Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050549
Title:
Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

50546. East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game

IDNO:
050550
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game
Date:
1956
Description:
Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
In the front row is Jim Warren, Paul Miller, Willie Akers, Jerry West, Joe Posch, Jim Ritchie, and Lee Patrone.In the middle row is Coach Fred Schaus, Asst. George King, Ed Bode, Nick Serdich, Kenny Ward, Butch Goode, freshman coach Quentin Barnette, and trainer Whitey Gwynne.In the back row is manager Tony Minard, Dick DuBois, Nick Visnic, Paul Popovich, and equipment custodian Carl Roberts.

50547. West Virginia University Basketball Team Portrait, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050551
Title:
West Virginia University Basketball Team Portrait, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
In the front row is Jim Warren, Paul Miller, Willie Akers, Jerry West, Joe Posch, Jim Ritchie, and Lee Patrone.In the middle row is Coach Fred Schaus, Asst. George King, Ed Bode, Nick Serdich, Kenny Ward, Butch Goode, freshman coach Quentin Barnette, and trainer Whitey Gwynne.In the back row is manager Tony Minard, Dick DuBois, Nick Visnic, Paul Popovich, and equipment custodian Carl Roberts.
Akers, left, reads over West's shoulder as the two look at a magazine article together.

50548. Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers Enjoying Some Down-Time, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050552
Title:
Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers Enjoying Some Down-Time, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959/04
Description:
Akers, left, reads over West's shoulder as the two look at a magazine article together.
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.

50549. Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
050553
Title:
Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.
West, the "tallest player in basketball" at 6'3" keeps Smith from successfully making a shot. At this game, West Virginia University handed Kentucky their fifth home defeat in 15 years.Both West and Smith made the United States Olympic team two years later in 1960.

50550. Jerry West Foils a Lay-Up by University of Kentucky's Adrian Smith, Lexington, Ky.

IDNO:
050554
Title:
Jerry West Foils a Lay-Up by University of Kentucky's Adrian Smith, Lexington, Ky.
Date:
1957
Description:
West, the "tallest player in basketball" at 6'3" keeps Smith from successfully making a shot. At this game, West Virginia University handed Kentucky their fifth home defeat in 15 years.Both West and Smith made the United States Olympic team two years later in 1960.
West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.

50551. Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game

IDNO:
050555
Title:
Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game
Date:
undated
Description:
West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.
Mr. and Mrs. West are pictured in the center in between two unidentified gentlemen. The four are standing behind a table covered by basketball star Jerry West's many awards during his college basketball career at West Virginia University.

50552. Jerry West's Parents are Pictured with his Many Awards and Certificates of Accomplishment, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050556
Title:
Jerry West's Parents are Pictured with his Many Awards and Certificates of Accomplishment, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959-1960
Description:
Mr. and Mrs. West are pictured in the center in between two unidentified gentlemen. The four are standing behind a table covered by basketball star Jerry West's many awards during his college basketball career at West Virginia University.
In the front row, from left to right, is Elgin Baylor, George Mikan, Coach Alex Hannum, Lou Hudson, and Dolph Schayes.In the back row, from left to right, is David Bing, Jerry West, Hal Greer, Rick Barry, Connie Hawkins, Earl Monroe, Bob Pettit and Johnny 'Red' Kerr.

50553. Jerry West's Team at the NBA 'Old-Timers' Game

IDNO:
050557
Title:
Jerry West's Team at the NBA 'Old-Timers' Game
Date:
1984/01/28
Description:
In the front row, from left to right, is Elgin Baylor, George Mikan, Coach Alex Hannum, Lou Hudson, and Dolph Schayes.In the back row, from left to right, is David Bing, Jerry West, Hal Greer, Rick Barry, Connie Hawkins, Earl Monroe, Bob Pettit and Johnny 'Red' Kerr.
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.

50554. Portrait of Jerry West

IDNO:
050558
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West
Date:
undated
Description:
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.
Kittie Blakemore was first coach of the West Virginia University's women's basketball team. Hired by A. D. Leland Byrd in 1973, Blakemore compiled a 301-214 record over 19 seasons which included the 1989 Atlantic 10 tournament championship, the 1992 regular season A-10 titles and NCAA berths in 1989 and 1992.

50555. Kittie Blakemore, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050559
Title:
Kittie Blakemore, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1973
Description:
Kittie Blakemore was first coach of the West Virginia University's women's basketball team. Hired by A. D. Leland Byrd in 1973, Blakemore compiled a 301-214 record over 19 seasons which included the 1989 Atlantic 10 tournament championship, the 1992 regular season A-10 titles and NCAA berths in 1989 and 1992.
Fifteen-year-old Judy Kennedy, seated in the car, was crowned Miss 'Pioneer Days' after competeing with eight other contestants at the festival. She was a student at Morgantown High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elswood Kennedy.Also pictured is the first runner-up in the queen contests, fifteen-year-old Brenda Dalton, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Gay Dalton.

50556. Miss 'Pioneer Days' at the Pioneer Days Celebration at Cool Springs Park, W. Va.

IDNO:
050560
Title:
Miss 'Pioneer Days' at the Pioneer Days Celebration at Cool Springs Park, W. Va.
Date:
1969/07/13
Description:
Fifteen-year-old Judy Kennedy, seated in the car, was crowned Miss 'Pioneer Days' after competeing with eight other contestants at the festival. She was a student at Morgantown High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elswood Kennedy.Also pictured is the first runner-up in the queen contests, fifteen-year-old Brenda Dalton, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Gay Dalton.