Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament
Date:
1959
Description:
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.
Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959
Description:
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.
Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
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.