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Rene Henry jokingly shows Jerry West (44 jersey), Rod Hundley (33 jersey), and Pat Riley (3 jersey) how to shoot a three pointer for a film shoot.

1. Rene Henry, Jerry West, Rod Hundley, and Pat Riley filming

"Rodney "Hot Rod" Hundley, West Virginia University's high scoring sensation, shows off his bag of ball-handling tricks during the final home game of the season at Morgantown, W. Va."

2. Rodney "Hot Rod" Hundley

Schaus played basketball for WVU in 1946-1949. He coached in 1954-1960 and served as the Athletic Director for the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He left WVU in 1960 to become the head coach and subsequent general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers.

3. Frederick Appleton Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.

High School Senior Portrait of Jerry West.  West graduated from East Bank High School in 1956 and after a large number of universities showed interest in him, West chose to attend West Virginia University.

4. Jerry West, East Bank High School Senior Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

West scores a rebound in a Southern Conference tournament against The Citadel. WVU won this game 85-66.

5. Jerry West Scores Against The Citadel, Morgantown, W. Va.

West scores against Canisius's Greg Britz with a back-handed field goal. WVU won the pictured game, 86 - 66.

6. Jerry West Jumps to Make a Field Goal Against Canisius College, Morgantown, W. Va.

WVU had one of the most elite college teams in the country during the West - Smith Era

7. WVU Basketball Players, Bob Smith and Jerry West

West jumps to block GW's George Marshall and his layup shot during this 1958 game.  WVU won 93 to 66.

8. Jerry West Blocks George Washington University Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

9. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

10. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team.  He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

11. Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

12. Jerry West During a Basketball Game at Stansburry Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

13. Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

14. Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket

15. Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.

West dribbles the basketball across the court likely at Stansburry Hall

16. Jerry West at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.

17. Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.

Erlinda Dinardi, sister of Ann Dinardi, and basketball star West are pictured in the Dinardi sisters' kitchen reading a newspaper.West described Ann Dinardi as his "mom away from home." She had a special relationship with many of the basketball players because she lived steps away from the Old Field House.  Her home was on Beechurst Avenue.

18. Erlinda Dinardi and Jerry West in Dinardi Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

Dinardi and Jerry West, who is kneeling beside her on her right, pose with a group of former West Virginia University basketball players.Dinardi was Jerry West's landlord when he lived on Beechurst Avenue during his college basketball years at WVU. West described her as his "mom away from home."Dinardi passed away at the age of 97 in 2003.

19. Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.

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.

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

Akers, left, reads over West's shoulder as the two look at a magazine article together.

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

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.

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

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.

23. Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location

West, pictured in the light sweater behind the cash register, listens as a cashier rings up his meal.In his book, "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life", West captions this photograph: "I may look innocent here, but I would occasionally play pranks in the dining hall."

24. Jerry West and Teammate Pay for Meal at West Virginia University Dining Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

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

25. Jerry West and Willie Akers Pose with a Young Fan, 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.

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

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

27. Jerry West with WVU Basketball Coach and Teammate, 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.

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

Because West broke his nose so often while playing basketball, he was made to wear a guard.

29. Jerry West is Fitted for a Face Guard, 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.

30. West Virginia University Basketball Team Freshmen, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. 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.

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

West's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.

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

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.

37. Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, 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.

38. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

Print number 40a.

39. Marshall 'Little Sleepy' Glenn, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 12.

40. West Virginia University Basketball Team Captain Marshall 'Little Sleepy' Glenn Preparing to Take a Shot

Print number 7.

41. Marshall 'Little Sleepy' Glenn, West Virginia University Basketball Player

All persons are unidentified.

42. University High School Basketball Team, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Group portrait of unidentified players, Coach Glen Ellis, standing back row, far right.

43. Morgantown Junior High School Basketball Team

Group portrait of unidentified members of the Trojans' team.

44. St. Francis Catholic School Basketball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

Team portrait of a little league basketball team coached by George DeAntonis

45. Little League Basketball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

46. Portrait of the Women's Basketball Team at Morgantown High School, Morgantown, W. Va.

Moutanineers play against Wesleyan.

47. WVU Basketball Team vs. Wesleyan, West Virginia University

Mountaineers' basketball game.

48. WVU Basketball Team vs. South Carolina, West Virginia University

49. Conner Basketball Team

A group portrait of basketball squad taken in studio.

50. WVU Basketball Team

Later Coach.

51. WVU Basketball Player Ira Rodgers

52. WVU Basketball Player Steadman

53. WVU Basketball Player Ice

54. WVU Basketball Player Lattimer

55. WVU Basketball Player Morrison

56. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

57. WVU Basketball Player Rod Hundley

Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.

58. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

6' 3", 175- pound Jerry West battles 6-7, 230 pound Jeff Cohen for the rebound in Southern Conference tournament action.  The Mountaineers, finalists in NCAA play, had a tough time squeezing past William & Mary in their conference semi-final, 85-82, as West scored 38 points.

59. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action vs. William & Mary

60. WVU Basketball Player Skip Kintz Shoots

61. WVU Basketball Player Dave Reaser (23) and John Lesher (20) in Action vs. Virginia Military Institute

62. WVU Basketball Player Ron Williams (21) in Action

63. WVU Basketball Player Skip Kintz (15) Takes a Shot vs. Davidson

64. WVU Basketball Players Bob Hummell (20), Carey Bailey (52), Wayne Grimm (11), and Skip Kintz (15) Defend the Basket vs. Davidson

65. WVU Basketball Player Greg Ludwig (35) in Action

66. WVU Basketball Player Bob Hummell (20) Shoots

67. WVU Basketball Player Dick Symons (45) vs. Pittsburgh

68. WVU Basketball Players Dick Symons, Bob Hummell, and Mike Heitz vs. Maryland

69. WVU Basketball Action vs. Richmond

70. WVU Basketball Player Bob Hummell (20)

71. WVU Basketball Player Mike Heitz (34) in Action vs. Maryland

72. WVU Basketball Player Bob Hummell (20) in Action

73. WVU Basketball Players Larry Woods (32) and Bob Lowe (30) in Action

Players Lowe, Hummell, Woods all nearby.

74. WVU Basketball Player Dick Symons up for a Shot

Players Dick Symons (#45), Mike Truell (#22) and Will Robinson (#14) vs. Maryland.

75. WVU Basketball Team in Action

76. WVU Basketball Players Bob Lowe (30), Larry Woods (32), and Bob Hummell (20) in Action

77. WVU Basketball Players Bob Hummell (20) and Bob Lowe (30) in Action vs. Richmond

78. WVU Basketball Player Buddy Quertinmont in Action

79. WVU Basketball Action vs. Canisius College

80. WVU Basketball Players Bob Camp (31) and Buddy Quertinmont (12) in Action vs. Syracuse

81. WVU Basketball Players Bob Camp and Bill Ryczaj (35) in Action vs. Tech

82. WVU Basketball Players Buddy Quertinmont, Bob Benfield and Bill Maphis in Action vs. Virginia Military Institute

83. WVU Basketball Player Bill Ryczaj (35) and Rudy Zatazelo (21) in Action

84. WVU Basketball Player John Lesher (22) in Action vs. Syracuse

85. WVU Basketball Player Rickey Ray in Action

86. WVU Basketball Players Bill Ryczaj (14) and Bob Camp (31) in Action vs. Pittsburgh

87. WVU Basketball Players Tom Lowry (25) and Donny Weir (10) in Action vs. Virginia Military Institute

88. WVU Basketball Team Captain Earle Pearcy

John Cavacinni (#32), Bill Maphis (#23), and Tom Lowry (#25)

89. WVU Basketball Team in Action vs. St. Johns

90. WVU Basketball Player Bill Maphis (23) vs. Richmond

Norman Holmes-12, fights for ball; Ron Williams-21.

91. WVU Basketball Player Norman Holmes (12) and Ron Williams (21) vs. Pitt

92. WVU Basketball Player Bob Benfield (25) Guarding

93. WVU Basketball Player Bill Ryczaj (35) vs. Syracuse

Players, Ron Williams-21, Greg Ludwig-35, Norman Holmes-12 play defense.

94. WVU Basketball Team in Action vs. Syracuse

John Cavacinni-11.

95. WVU Basketball Team in Action

Skip Kintz-15, Wayne Grimm-11, Carey Bailey-52.

96. WVU Basketball Team vs. Davidson