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West, left, and Byrd, right, pose together at an unidentified location. Byrd served as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010.

1. Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia

IDNO:
050509
Title:
Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
West, left, and Byrd, right, pose together at an unidentified location. Byrd served as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010.
David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

2. David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050537
Title:
David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

3. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

IDNO:
050538
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
Description:
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.

4. Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game

IDNO:
050555
Title:
Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game
Date:
undated
Description:
West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.
Portrait of the basketball star Jerry West, who played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974. In 1960, West played on the United States Olympic basketball team.

5. Portrait of Jerry West

IDNO:
050558
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West
Date:
undated
Description:
Portrait of the basketball star Jerry West, who played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974. In 1960, West played on the United States Olympic basketball team.
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with Ann Dinardi. West had lived in Ann and her sister Erlinda's Beechurst Avenue home during his college basketball days at West Virginia University.

6. Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050561
Title:
Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with Ann Dinardi. West had lived in Ann and her sister Erlinda's Beechurst Avenue home during his college basketball days at West Virginia University.
Jerry West is second row from the top and first on the left. No others are identified.

7. Class Portrait Chelyan Junior High, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051258
Title:
Class Portrait Chelyan Junior High, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1952
Description:
Jerry West is second row from the top and first on the left. No others are identified.
Sculpted by Jamie Lester, the statue was unveiled February 14, 2007 and stands outside the West Virginia University Coliseum.

8. Jerry West Statue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
051180
Title:
Jerry West Statue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 2007
Description:
Sculpted by Jamie Lester, the statue was unveiled February 14, 2007 and stands outside the West Virginia University Coliseum.
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.

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

IDNO:
050562
Title:
Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1996
Description:
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.
Chick Hearn called the play by play action during the Lakers broadcasts from 1965 until his death in 2002.

10. Jerry West and Lakers' Play by Play Announcer Chick Hearn

IDNO:
051259
Title:
Jerry West and Lakers' Play by Play Announcer Chick Hearn
Date:
ca. 1978
Description:
Chick Hearn called the play by play action during the Lakers broadcasts from 1965 until his death in 2002.
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.

11. Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers

IDNO:
050496
Title:
Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers
Date:
ca. 1976-1982
Description:
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.
West, wearing a patterned blazer, with Jack McCloskey, left, look out onto the court as the game progresses. After fourteen years of playing for the team, West rejoined the Lakers as coach for three seasons between 1976 and 1982. He led the team to the playoffs each season.

12. Lakers Coach Jerry West during Game Against Golden State Warriors

IDNO:
050506
Title:
Lakers Coach Jerry West during Game Against Golden State Warriors
Date:
ca. 1976-1982
Description:
West, wearing a patterned blazer, with Jack McCloskey, left, look out onto the court as the game progresses. After fourteen years of playing for the team, West rejoined the Lakers as coach for three seasons between 1976 and 1982. He led the team to the playoffs each season.
West (No. 44) played for the Los Angeles Lakers after his basketball career at West Virginia University from 1960 to 1974. The team is pictured here in an advertisement for United Airline.Pictured on the bottom row, from left to right, is John Tresvant, Fred Hetzel, Wilt Chamberlain, General Manager Fred Schaus, Owner Jack Kent Cooke, Coach Joe Mullaney, Rick Roberson, Happy Hairston, and Keith Erickson.In the top row, from left to right, is Trainer Frank O'Neill, Willie McCarter, Jerry West, Jim McMillian, Elgin Baylor, Pat Riley, Earnest Killum, and Gail Goodrich.

13. Jerry West and Los Angeles Lakers in United Airlines Advertisement, Los Angeles, Ca.

IDNO:
050531
Title:
Jerry West and Los Angeles Lakers in United Airlines Advertisement, Los Angeles, Ca.
Date:
ca. 1970-1971
Description:
West (No. 44) played for the Los Angeles Lakers after his basketball career at West Virginia University from 1960 to 1974. The team is pictured here in an advertisement for United Airline.Pictured on the bottom row, from left to right, is John Tresvant, Fred Hetzel, Wilt Chamberlain, General Manager Fred Schaus, Owner Jack Kent Cooke, Coach Joe Mullaney, Rick Roberson, Happy Hairston, and Keith Erickson.In the top row, from left to right, is Trainer Frank O'Neill, Willie McCarter, Jerry West, Jim McMillian, Elgin Baylor, Pat Riley, Earnest Killum, and Gail Goodrich.
Jerry West sits with his son after he broke his thumb while playing with the Lakers. West's broken thumb prevented him from playing several games that year.

14. Jerry West and Son After He Broke His Right Thumb

IDNO:
050928
Title:
Jerry West and Son After He Broke His Right Thumb
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
Jerry West sits with his son after he broke his thumb while playing with the Lakers. West's broken thumb prevented him from playing several games that year.
West, No. 44, played for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team from 1960 to 1974. He was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times.

15. Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jerry West

IDNO:
050486
Title:
Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960-1974
Description:
West, No. 44, played for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team from 1960 to 1974. He was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times.
Willie Akers leads the team down the carpet and Jerry West is on the left. The carpet is rolled out before each home game for the WVU team to enter on to the court. This is one of the best traditions in NCAA basketball.

16. Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
018089
Title:
Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Willie Akers leads the team down the carpet and Jerry West is on the left. The carpet is rolled out before each home game for the WVU team to enter on to the court. This is one of the best traditions in NCAA basketball.

17. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
018068
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.

18. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

IDNO:
018272
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.
A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game. West won the gold medal

19. Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West

IDNO:
050827
Title:
Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game. West won the gold medal
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

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

IDNO:
050831
Title:
Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

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

IDNO:
050832
Title:
Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

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

IDNO:
050833
Title:
Jerry West During a Basketball Game at Stansburry Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.

23. Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050834
Title:
Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.
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.

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

IDNO:
050556
Title:
Jerry West's Parents are Pictured with his Many Awards and Certificates of Accomplishment, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959-1960
Description:
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.