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A group portrait of West Virginia University Alumni.

1. West Virginia University Alumni, Morgantown, W. Va.

2. David Jacobs, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association, West Virginia University

3. Dave Jacobs, West Virginia University

The class of 1909, Emeritus club reunites in 1959; Mr. Grumbein seated at front far left.

4. Class of 1909, Emeritus Club, West Virginia University

At Alumni breakfast, an alumni is interviewed by MC.

5. Alumni Breakfast, West Virginia University

Faulconer was the founder of Pipestem State Park and  one of West Virginia's most esteemed historians. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Faulconor's active fundraising eventually led to the building of the Bluestone Center, city hall, a 4-H Camp and city sewage system. His most noted achievement was the creation of Pipestem, acclaimed as one of the 10 best family vacation resorts in the nation. Though Faulconer once owned the Hinton Daily News, he served as a columnist for the Beckley Post-Herald toward the end of his life. He died at the age of 78.A graduate of Hinton High School in 1923, Faulconer spent two years at West Virginia University as a pre-med student before returning to Hinton in 1926 to become the managing editor of Hinton Daily News. He held that position until 1937 when he left to manage Hinton Insurance Agency and pursue other business interests. In 1947, Faulconer and his brother purchased the Hinton Daily News where he served as publisher and editor until 1973 when the newspaper was sold.Faulconer was an active member of the community, serving 17 years as a member of the advisory board of the state Department of Highways, was vice chairman of the board and a director of the National Bank of Summers, and helped organize the Mountaineer Travel Council, Summers County Boys Scout Council, and the City/County Chamber of Commerce. He received countless awards and citations including a special award in 1973 by the West Virginia Department of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in West Virginia.

6. John E. Faulconer, Right, and Associate, Hinton, W. Va.

View of home lived in by Harold, son of Edward Calvin Eagle.Edward C. Eagle served on the local Hinton bar for nearly a quarter of a century after paying his way through West Virginia University. Mr. Eagle served his first term as prosecuting attorney of Summers County from 1902 to 1904 and for the following twenty years was the United States commissioner at Hinton. In 1920, he was elected prosecuting attorney on a platform that called for the suppression of moon-shining and law-breaking in general.

7. Harold Eagle Home on Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.

West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.

8. Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.

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.

9. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

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.

10. Jerry West Playing for the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

West, who is mid-air and ready to shoot the ball, played for East Bank High School as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1954–56, 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.

11. Jerry West Shoots during High School Basketball Game

West played 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.

12. Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.

13. Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.

West is pictured holding a basketball on the construction site of the L.A. Forum.  He played for the Lakers from 1960-1974.

14. Jerry West Standing Outside of L. A. Forum Still Under Construction, Los Angeles, Ca.

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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

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

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.

18. Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers

West (right) lived in the home of Erlinda and Ann Dinardi (center), located on 65 Beechurst Avenue.

19. Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.

20. Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

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

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

Jerry West, pictured holding the 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.

22. East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.

West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. 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.

23. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.

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

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