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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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

West, right, is pictured with Willie Akers, left, and Coach Fred Schaus, center. West played for West Virginia University's basketball team from 1956-1960, before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

4. Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.

5. Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.

The crowd gathered on the East Bank High School lawn to welcome home the state champions.  The State Champions Basketball Game was played at Mountaineer Field House in Morgantown, W. Va.

6. Crowd Gathers to Welcome Home High School State Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

West, No. 44 pictured in the forefront, poses with teammate Willie Akers.

7. Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

West, right, poses with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, center, and teammate Willie Akers, left, while holding a basketball. West played for West Virginia University before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

8. Jerry West with Fred Schaus and Willie Akers, Morgantown, W. Va.

Sitting, from left to right, is Manager Ronald Lewellen, Jerry Turner, Butch Goode, Jim Reiss, Jim Warren, Jay Jacobs, and Manager Jim Cook.Standing, from left to right, is Assistant Coach Jim Sottile, Jerry West, Jim Ritchie, Joe Posch, Pat Duffy, Willie Akers, and Coach Quentin Barnette.

9. West Virginia University Basketball Team Freshmen, Morgantown, W. Va.

East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, and Morgantown's Jay Jacobs, No. 3, jump for a rebound during the championship game. Jerry West, not pictured, was also playing at this game as the team's starting small forward.West led East Bank High School to victory at this game, scoring 43 of the 71 points against Morgantown. The final score was 71-56. It was the first time East Bank High School won the state championship title.

10. High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

West (No. 44) poses on the right with West Virginia University basketball coach Fred Schaus (center) and Willie Akers (left).

11. Jerry West with WVU Basketball Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

West (No. 44) is pictured midair as he prepares to shoot two of his overall thirty-nine points at the game against VMI. The Mountaineers won with a 101-71 victory.

12. Jerry West (44) Leaps to Score Two Points in Southern Conference Game

West, left, and Akers, right, pose with an unidentified young girl.

13. Jerry West and Willie Akers Pose with a Young Fan, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group of men are gathered at a spring banquet held at Hotel Morgan after the West Virginia University basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the United States.In the front row, from left to right, is unidentified, Jerry West, Bobby Joe Smith, Ronnie Retton, Bucky Bolyard, Butch Gude, Jim Warren, and possibly Willie Akers.In the second row, from left to right, is athletic director Red Brown, basketball referee Red Mahalic, Jody Gardner, Loyd Sherer, Don Vincent, Whitie Guyme, team physician Dr. Sam Morris, Golf-pro Reggie Spencer, and Father Scott.In the third row, from left to right, is University of Pittsburgh basketball coach Doc Cartson, WVU head coach Fred Schaus, unidentified, the team's general manager Mr. Gwair, and unidentified.

14. Morgantown Touchdown Club Spring Banquet, Morgantown, W. Va.

In the front row, left to right, are Coach Tony Gentile (Williamson), Butch Goode (Pineville), George Ritchey (Chattaroy), Jay Jacobs (Morgantown), Mickey Neal (Williamson), Ed Christie (Clarksburg-Washington Irving), Coach Tony Folio (Clarksburg-Washington Irving).  In the back row, left to right, are Jim Warren (Clarksburg-Washington Irving), Jerry West (East Bank), Howard Hurt (Beckley), Jim McDonald (Bridgeport), Carl Johnson (Williamson), Willie Akers (Mullens), Larry Brothers (Parkersburg), and an unidentified manager.

15. West Virginia All-Star High School Basketball Team

In the top row, from left to right, is Turk Sine, Kenny Mikes, unidentified, Jerry West, unidentified, Frank Knight, and Walter Nook Smittle, Jr.In the bottom row, from left to right, is Larry Sine, Bucky Bolyard, unidentified, and Jon Huffman.

16. Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location

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.

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

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.

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