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West jumps to block Pitt's Dick Falenski as he attempts to shoot. The Mountaineers won this game at Pittsburgh, 76-66.

1. Jerry West Leaps to Block Pitt. Player's Shot, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Identifier:
050842
Title:
Jerry West Leaps to Block Pitt. Player's Shot, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Date:
1960
West scores a rebound in a Southern Conference tournament against The Citadel. WVU won this game 85-66.

2. Jerry West Scores Against The Citadel, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050841
Title:
Jerry West Scores Against The Citadel, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1958-1960
West scores against Canisius's Greg Britz with a back-handed field goal. WVU won the pictured game, 86 - 66.

3. Jerry West Jumps to Make a Field Goal Against Canisius College, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050840
Title:
Jerry West Jumps to Make a Field Goal Against Canisius College, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1958
WVU had one of the most elite college teams in the country during the West - Smith Era

4. WVU Basketball Players, Bob Smith and Jerry West

Identifier:
050839
Title:
WVU Basketball Players, Bob Smith and Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1957-1959
West jumps to block GW's George Marshall and his layup shot during this 1958 game. WVU won 93 to 66.

5. Jerry West Blocks George Washington University Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050838
Title:
Jerry West Blocks George Washington University Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1958
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.

6. 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.

7. Jerry West, West Virginia University

Identifier:
050836
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.

8. Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050835
Title:
Jerry West Passing the Ball During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1958-1960
Jerry West appears to be preparing to either make a basket or pass the ball to a teammate in this image.

9. Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050834
Title:
Jerry West Mid-Action During a Basketball Game at WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
West shoots the ball while opponents attempt to block him during a home WVU game

10. Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050832
Title:
Jerry West Shoots Basketball During Game as Crowd Watches at Stansbury Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
West and opponent chase after the ball as it rolls out of bounds during a game

11. Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050831
Title:
Jerry West and Opponent, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Jerry West and an opponent from GWU both jump toward the basket

12. Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050830
Title:
Jerry West Jumps to Score Against George Washington University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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
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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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).

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

Identifier:
050507
Title:
West Virginia University Basketball Team Freshmen, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1957
West, right, poses with West Virginia University Basketball Coach Fred Schaus, center, and teammate Willie Akers, left, while holding a basketball. West played for West Virginia University before he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.

25. Jerry West with Fred Schaus and Willie Akers, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050505
Title:
Jerry West with Fred Schaus and Willie Akers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
West, No. 44 pictured in the forefront, poses with teammate Willie Akers.

26. Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050503
Title:
Jerry West with Teammate Willie Akers, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
West, left, and Schaus, right, are pictured together smiling.

27. 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
West (right) lived in the home of Erlinda and Ann Dinardi (center), located on 65 Beechurst Avenue.

28. Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050497
Title:
Home of Jerry West During his Time at West Virginia University. Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1957
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.

29. 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's jersey number 44 was officially retired prior to the Mountaineers' basketball game against LSU.

30. 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 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.

31. 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, 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.

32. Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament

Identifier:
050487
Title:
Mountaineer Jerry West Unstoppable Against Louisville in NCAA Tournament
Date:
1959

33. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

Identifier:
022326
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West
The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.

34. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.

Identifier:
022318
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Jerry West is fouled by Ralph Brandt in attempting a lay- up against Holy Cross. Number 12 is George Blaney.

35. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action

Identifier:
018272
Title:
WVU Basketball Player Jerry West in Action
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.

36. 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
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.

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

Identifier:
018089
Title:
Bring On the Mountaineers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960

38. 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

39. WVU Basketball Player Jerry West

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

40. 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
West was an outstanding player for the Mountaineers and is a member of Pro Basketball's Hall of Fame.

41. 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.