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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.

1. Erlinda Dinardi and Jerry West in Dinardi Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:: 050563
Title:: Erlinda Dinardi and Jerry West in Dinardi Home, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1959/04

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.

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

Identifier:: 050562
Title:: Ann Dinardi's 90th Birthday Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1996

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.

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

Identifier:: 050561
Title:: Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: undated

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.

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

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

East Bank High School basketball coach Roy E. Williams, right, shakes the hand of Jerry West, left, in the dressing room after beating Mullens High School in Morgantown and winning the state championship title.West was East Bank'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.

5. Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:: 050549
Title:: Coach Williams Congratulates Jerry West after State Championship Victory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1956

West, pictured in the light sweater behind the cash register, listens as a cashier rings up his meal.In his book, "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life", West captions this photograph: "I may look innocent here, but I would occasionally play pranks in the dining hall."

6. Jerry West and Teammate Pay for Meal at West Virginia University Dining Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:: 050544
Title:: Jerry West and Teammate Pay for Meal at West Virginia University Dining Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1959

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.

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

Identifier:: 050543
Title:: Morgantown Touchdown Club Spring Banquet, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1958

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

8. Jerry West and Willie Akers Pose with a Young Fan, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:: 050542
Title:: Jerry West and Willie Akers Pose with a Young Fan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1956-1960

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.

9. Jerry West (44) Leaps to Score Two Points in Southern Conference Game

Identifier:: 050541
Title:: Jerry West (44) Leaps to Score Two Points in Southern Conference Game
Date:: ca. 1956-1960

West (No. 44) poses on the right with West Virginia University basketball coach Fred Schaus (center) and Willie Akers (left).

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

Identifier:: 050540
Title:: Jerry West with WVU Basketball Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1956-1960

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

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

Identifier:: 050508
Title:: Jerry West is Fitted for a Face Guard, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1960/05

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.

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

Identifier:: 050507
Title:: West Virginia University Basketball Team Freshmen, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1957