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Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team. He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

1. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Identifier:
050837
Title:
Jerry West, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1958-1960
Jerry West played basketball for WVU from 1956-1960 during which time he had a number of achievements in the sport with the team. He later played for the LA Lakers in the NBA before becoming a coach and manager.

2. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Identifier:
050836
Title:
Jerry West, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1958-1960
Jerry West swept past Bev Vaughan (25) of William and Mary and scored a total of 38 points against William and Mary. WVU won 85-82 in the semi-finals of the 1959 Southern Conference Tournament.

3. Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050828
Title:
Jerry West Drives Through William & Mary Defense, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1959
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.

4. 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.

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

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

6. 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
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.

7. Jerry West with Teammates in an Unidentified Location

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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).

11. 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.

12. 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