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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.

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

Identifier:: 050554
Title:: Jerry West Foils a Lay-Up by University of Kentucky's Adrian Smith, Lexington, Ky.
Date:: 1957

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.

2. Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location

Identifier:: 050547
Title:: Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location
Date:: ca. 1956-1960

In the front row, left to right, are Coach Tony Gentile (Williamson), Butch Goode (Pineville), George Ritchey (Chattaroy), Jay Jacobs (Morgantown), Mickey Neal (Williamson), Ed Christie (Clarksburg-Washington Irving), Coach Tony Folio (Clarksburg-Washington Irving). In the back row, left to right, are Jim Warren (Clarksburg-Washington Irving), Jerry West (East Bank), Howard Hurt (Beckley), Jim McDonald (Bridgeport), Carl Johnson (Williamson), Willie Akers (Mullens), Larry Brothers (Parkersburg), and an unidentified manager.

3. West Virginia All-Star High School Basketball Team

Identifier:: 050546
Title:: West Virginia All-Star High School Basketball Team
Date:: ca. 1956

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

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 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