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Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was 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.

East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050504
Collection Number:
A&M 3884
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956/03/24
Description:
Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was 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.
Acquisition Source:
West, Jerry
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView, Jerry West