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West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.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.

Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050535
Collection Number:
A&M 3884
Title:
Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
West played as East Bank High School's small starting forward. He led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.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.
Acquisition Source:
West, Jerry
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
Jerry West, West Virginia History OnView