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West was an outstanding player for the Mountaineers and is a member of Pro Basketball's Hall of Fame.

1. West Virginia University Basketball Player Jerry West of Chelyan, W. Va.

Identifier:
017956
Title:
West Virginia University Basketball Player Jerry West of Chelyan, W. Va.
'West Virginia's Mr. Everything, Jerry West (44) slips by a Virginia Military (Institute) defender on his way to scoring one of the 12 field goals he scored 12/14. West was outscored by VMI's Joe Gedro (53) who tallied 30. WVU won, 91-76. UPI Telephoto.'

2. WVU 's Jerry West Powers to Basket, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
017957
Title:
WVU 's Jerry West Powers to Basket, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959/12

3. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

Identifier:
017958
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West
Date:
1960

4. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
018068
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West (44) Shoots Jump Shot vs. Tennessee, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Willie Akers leads the team down the carpet and Jerry West is on the left. The carpet is rolled out before each home game for the WVU team to enter on to the court. This is one of the best traditions in NCAA basketball.

5. Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
018089
Title:
Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
6' 3", 175- pound Jerry West battles 6-7, 230 pound Jeff Cohen for the rebound in Southern Conference tournament action. The Mountaineers, finalists in NCAA play, had a tough time squeezing past William & Mary in their conference semi-final, 85-82, as West scored 38 points.

6. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action vs. William & Mary

Identifier:
018270
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action vs. William & Mary
Date:
1959
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.

7. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

Identifier:
018272
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action
Date:
ca. 1960
West, left, flies past Louisville's John Turner during the 1959 NCAA Semi-Finals. The Mountaineers won this game 93-78, with 38 points scored by West alone.

8. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

Identifier:
050487
Title:
Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament
Date:
1959
West, right and Akers played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 leading theMountaineers to two Southern Conference and three NCAA tournament appearances which includes the 1959 Championship game.

9. Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050493
Title:
Jerry West and Teammate Willie Akers Pictured in West Virginia University Letter Sweaters, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959
West's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.

10. Jerry West's Jersey Number is Retired by West Virginia University at the Coliseum, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050494
Title:
Jerry West's Jersey Number is Retired by West Virginia University at the Coliseum, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
2005/11/26
West, right, is pictured with Willie Akers, left, and Coach Fred Schaus, center. West played for West Virginia University's basketball team from 1956-1960, before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

11. Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050495
Title:
Jerry West with West Virginia University Coach and Teammate, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.

12. Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050499
Title:
Jerry West with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960/05