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West was an outstanding player for the Mountaineers and is a member of Pro Basketball's Hall of Fame.

1. West Virginia University Basketball Player Jerry West of Chelyan, W. Va.

'West Virginia's Mr. Everything, Jerry West (44) slips by a Virginia Military (Institute) defender on his way to scoring one of the 12 field goals he scored 12/14. West was outscored by VMI's Joe Gedro (53) who tallied 30. WVU won, 91-76. UPI Telephoto.'

2. WVU 's Jerry West Powers to Basket, Morgantown, W. Va.

3. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

7. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.

8. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.

9. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

A photograph of Jerry West (second from right) standing with Louise Larkey (right) and Victor Larkey (far left) of Weirton, W. Va., Mrs. O. J. White (front left) of Morgantown, W. Va., and Red Lyons (rear right) of Raleigh County, W. Va.

10. Jerry West and Others

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

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

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.

12. Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jerry West

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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Jerry West Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers

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

23. 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.

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

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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, 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.

28. 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.

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

Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a 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.

30. East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, 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, 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.

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

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.

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

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

34. Jerry West is Fitted for a Face Guard, Morgantown, W. Va.

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

35. Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia

Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.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.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

36. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

37. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

38. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

39. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

40. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

41. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

A referee and teammates come to West's aid during a high school basketball game.West was the East Bank High School'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.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

42. An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game

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.

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

Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.

44. East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.

Front row, from left to right: Jerry West, Robert Green, Jim Dolen, Rodney Buckley, and Jack Ellis.Second row, from left to right: Jack Landers, Larry Moore, Robert Buckley, Ronald Fisher, and Joe Chrest.Third row, from left to right: Coach Roy E. Williams, Lincoln Lincous, Garry Stover, and team manager Bill Molner.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.

45. East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Coach Roy Williams gives West a once-over after the star took a hard fall during the semi-final game in the state basketball tournament. West played for East Bank High School and led the team to victory, the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.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.

46. Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game

East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, drives in for a layup while Mullens High School's Gene Miller tries to halt the play. Also pictured is Mullens player Ronnie Cook and East Bank player Jack Landers, No. 11.Jerry West was also a player in this game and led the team to victory. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was East Bank High School'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.

47. Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals

A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.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.

48. East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.