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1. WVU Basketball Group Portrait

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.

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

Georgeann Wells played for West Virginia University from 1982 to 1986. In 1984 she became the first American woman to dunk a basketball during a collegiate game.

3. Georgeann Wells Dunks Basketball

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.

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

Portrait of Marty Lentz, West Virginia University basketball player from 1963-1965.

5. Portrait of Marty Lentz, West Virginia University Basketball Player

West jumps to block Pitt's Dick Falenski as he attempts to shoot.  The Mountaineers won this game at Pittsburgh, 76-66.

6. Jerry West Leaps to Block Pitt. Player's Shot, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.

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.

7. 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.

8. Jerry West, West Virginia University

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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

West, the "tallest player in basketball" at 6'3" keeps Smith from successfully making a shot. At this game, West Virginia University handed Kentucky their fifth home defeat in 15 years.Both West and Smith made the United States Olympic team two years later in 1960.

13. Jerry West Foils a Lay-Up by University of Kentucky's Adrian Smith, Lexington, Ky.

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.

14. 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.

15. Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location

A group of men are gathered at a spring banquet held at Hotel Morgan after the West Virginia University basketball team was ranked No. 1 in the United States.In the front row, from left to right, is unidentified, Jerry West, Bobby Joe Smith, Ronnie Retton, Bucky Bolyard, Butch Gude, Jim Warren, and possibly Willie Akers.In the second row, from left to right, is athletic director Red Brown, basketball referee Red Mahalic, Jody Gardner, Loyd Sherer, Don Vincent, Whitie Guyme, team physician Dr. Sam Morris, Golf-pro Reggie Spencer, and Father Scott.In the third row, from left to right, is University of Pittsburgh basketball coach Doc Cartson, WVU head coach Fred Schaus, unidentified, the team's general manager Mr. Gwair, and unidentified.

16. Morgantown Touchdown Club Spring Banquet, Morgantown, W. Va.

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

17. 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.

18. 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).

19. Jerry West with WVU Basketball Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

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

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

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

24. Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

Newspaper clipping on back of photograph reads: "Rudy Baric receives national invitation tournament championship trophy for West Virginia University at Garden last night after Mountaineers, seeded last in field of eight, beat Western Kentucky 47-45, in final. Jack Coffey, Fordham athletic director, makes the presentation. Baric, voted outstanding player of the tournament, is West Virginia's captain and center. Left to right kneeling are: Dick Kesling, Scotty Hamilton and Roger Hicks (behind trophy). Left to right standing are Walter Rollins, Lou Kalmar (with arm around coach's shoulder), Coach Dyke Raese, Baric, Neil Montone, George Rickey, Don Raese and Coffey."

29. West Virginia University N.I.T. Championship Winning Team Receiving Trophy

Print number 43. (From left to right): "Squint" Phares, Bill Simpson, Jack Gocke, and George Cubbon.

30. West Virginia University Basketball Team

Print number 42. Back row (left to right): Bill Simpson, Gene Hester, Herbert "Babe" Barna, Lou Fidler, Fred Wilson, and George Cubbon. Front row (left to right): John "Squint" Phares, Albert Colebank, Joe Stydahar, Jack Gocke, and Andy Mestrovic.

31. West Virginia University Varsity Basketball Team

Print number 38. (From left to right): Joe Stydahar, Gene Hester, "Babe" Parna, and Andy Mestrovic.

32. West Virginia University Basketball Team Players

Print number 33b.

33. Joe Stydahar, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 32.

34. Patsy Slate, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 25a.

35. Sortet, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 23. Standing (from left to right): Schrader, student manager; Parriott, Baker, Gerringer, Riley, Coach Stadsvold. Seated (from left to right): Sortet, Cubbons, Bartrug, Captain Plaster, Doyle, Weiner.

36. West Virginia University Basketball Team

Print number 18.

37. Lawrence Plaster, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 17.

38. Lawrence Plaster, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 16. Standing (from left to right): Coach Francis Stadsvold, Scott, Plaster, Bartrug, Cubbons, Manager Garvin. Seated (from left to right): Doyle, Fox, Captain Marshall Glenn, Michie Radcliffe.

39. West Virginia University Varsity Basketball Team

Print number 15.

40. Francis Stadsvold, West Virginia University Varsity Basketball Coach

Print number 14.

41. West Virginia University Basketball Team

Print number 13.

42. George Radcliffe, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 9.

43. Lawrence Plaster, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 8.

44. Rudolph Hagberg, West Virginia University Basketball Player

Print number 5. Francis H. Stadsvold, Coach; Joseph Moreland, Manager; Squad Members: James Black, Captain; Rudolph Hagberg; Lawrence Plaster; George Ratcliffe; Edward W. Fox; Marshall Glenn; Emory Lepera; Truehart Taylor; Louis Sturbois; George Sharp; Ralph M. Hartman. (Not in order with picture.)

45. West Virginia University Varsity Basketball Squad

Left to right: Tony Caridi, Jay Jacobs, and Woody O'Hara.

46. Mountaineer Sports Network Broadcast Team at WVU Basketball Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

Player identified as "Mary" poses in uniform holding a basketball.

47. Woman Basketball Player at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Standing on left: Harley Kilgore. Seated on far right: Mike.

48. West Virginia University Intramural Basketball Champions, Morgantown, W. Va.

Moutanineers play against Wesleyan.

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

Mountaineers' basketball game.

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

A group portrait of basketball squad taken in studio.

51. WVU Basketball Team

Later Coach.

52. WVU Basketball Player Ira Rodgers

53. WVU Basketball Player Steadman

54. WVU Basketball Player Ice

55. WVU Basketball Player Lattimer

56. WVU Basketball Player Morrison

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) in Action vs. Maryland

64. WVU Basketball Team

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

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

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

68. WVU Basketball Player Bob Hummell (20) Shoots

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

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

71. WVU Basketball Action vs. Richmond

72. WVU Basketball Player Bob Hummell (20)

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

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

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

Players Lowe, Hummell, Woods all nearby.

76. WVU Basketball Player Dick Symons up for a Shot

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

77. WVU Basketball Team in Action

78. WVU Basketball Players Bob Hummell, Bob Lowe, Dick Symons, and Will Robinson in Action vs. Richmond

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

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

81. WVU Basketball Player Buddy Quertinmont in Action

James H. Riddle, Captain; Beryl Crowl, Manager; Grigg- forward, Riddle- forward, Gaskins- center, Crowl- guard, Tobin- guard.  Substitutes- Naylor, Pritchard and T. Starbuck.  1908 Season

82. WVU Freshmen Basketball Team

83. WVU Basketball Action vs. Canisius College

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

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

86. WVU Basketball Team in Action

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

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

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

90. WVU Basketball Player Rickey Ray in Action

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

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

93. Portrait of James Jenkins, Manager of WVU BasketballTeam

94. WVU Basketball Team Captain Earle Pearcy

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

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

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