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

Identifier:

050554

Collection Number:

A&M 3884

Title:

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

Date:

1957

Description:

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.

Acquisition Source:

West, Jerry

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView, Jerry West