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West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.

25. Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game

Identifier:
050555
Title:
Los Angeles Lakers Player Jerry West during NBA Game
Date:
undated
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.

26. 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
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.

27. Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

Identifier:
050553
Title:
Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Williams, right, seems to be telling his star, Jerry West, left, not to worry after West fouled out of the game with 5:27 minutes left to play.West lead East Bank High School to secure its first ever state championship title as the team'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.

28. East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game

Identifier:
050550
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams with Star Player Jerry West at State Basketball Tournament Game
Date:
1956
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.

29. 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 lead the East Bank High School basketball team to secure it's first ever state championship title as the team'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.He went on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

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

Identifier:
050548
Title:
Jerry West Holding the State Basketball Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
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.

31. 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.

32. West Virginia All-Star High School Basketball Team

Identifier:
050546
Title:
West Virginia All-Star High School Basketball Team
Date:
ca. 1956
West played as the team'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.He would go on to play for West Virginia University from 1956-1960, and then for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974.

33. Portrait of Jerry West in His East Bank High School Basketball Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050545
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West in His East Bank High School Basketball Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
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."

34. 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
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with an unidentified young girl.

35. 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.

36. 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).

37. 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
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

38. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

Identifier:
050538
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

39. David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050537
Title:
David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

40. Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.

Identifier:
050536
Title:
Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
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.

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

Identifier:
050535
Title:
Jerry West Holds the Basketball State Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
West (No. 44) played for the Los Angeles Lakers after his basketball career at West Virginia University from 1960 to 1974. The team is pictured here in an advertisement for United Airline.Pictured on the bottom row, from left to right, is John Tresvant, Fred Hetzel, Wilt Chamberlain, General Manager Fred Schaus, Owner Jack Kent Cooke, Coach Joe Mullaney, Rick Roberson, Happy Hairston, and Keith Erickson.In the top row, from left to right, is Trainer Frank O'Neill, Willie McCarter, Jerry West, Jim McMillian, Elgin Baylor, Pat Riley, Earnest Killum, and Gail Goodrich.

42. Jerry West and Los Angeles Lakers in United Airlines Advertisement, Los Angeles, Ca.

Identifier:
050531
Title:
Jerry West and Los Angeles Lakers in United Airlines Advertisement, Los Angeles, Ca.
Date:
ca. 1970-1971
West is pictured throwing a basketball through the basket nonchalantly. He was East Bank High School's small starting forward.West 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

43. Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050530
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
With this shot, West (No. 12) makes the shot that scores him a new state high school record of 860 points in a season with only 6:50 left in the game. Also on the court is Bob Green (No. 20) of East Bank and Bob Short (No. 24) of Mullens.West was East Bank High School's small starting 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.In 1956, West led his team to secure its first ever state championship title.

44. Jerry West Making Shot that Gave Him New State High School Scoring Record

Identifier:
050529
Title:
Jerry West Making Shot that Gave Him New State High School Scoring Record
Date:
1956
Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team's small starting 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.

45. Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050528
Title:
Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

46. A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050527
Title:
A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Pictured from left to right is Willie Akers of Mullens High School, Mr. Hurt from Beckley High School, Jack Landers from East Bank High School, Jerry West from East Bank High School, Jay Jacobs from Morgantown High School, and Mr. Davis from Morgantown High School.West was East Bank High School'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.He team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

47. The All-Tournament Team of West Virginia State High School Championship

Identifier:
050526
Title:
The All-Tournament Team of West Virginia State High School Championship
Date:
1956
Jerry West and teammates are pictured celebrating and drinking milk in a locker room with their coaches. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.West was the team'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.

48. East Bank High School Basketball Team in the Locker Room during State Tournament

Identifier:
050525
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team in the Locker Room during State Tournament
Date:
1956