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Stover and Green pose with the game ball after securing the state championship victory.Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia 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.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

1. Gary Stover and Bob Green Present the Championship Game Ball, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050851
Title:
Gary Stover and Bob Green Present the Championship Game Ball, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
A crowd celebrates the victory in front of the East Bank High School building. Jerry West is pictured in a striped shirt, standing beside a boy holding the trophy on the left of the photograph.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever West Virginia 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.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

2. A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050849
Title:
A Crowd Celebrating East Bank High School Basketball Team's Championship Win, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, poses with his East Bank High School basketball team after winning the state championship. West led his team as the 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.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

3. Jerry West and High School Basketball Team with Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050848
Title:
Jerry West and High School Basketball Team with Championship Trophy, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Jerry West attended East Bank High School before moving on to West Virginia University, where he continued his basketball career.West led his team to its first ever state championship title as the 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.West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938. After high school, he went on to play basketball for West Virginia University and then rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager. West was born in Cheylan, W. Va. in 1938 and rose to fame as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA before becoming a basketball coach and manager.

4. Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050846
Title:
Jerry West's High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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
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.

8. 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 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

9. 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.

10. 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
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.

11. 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.

12. 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
A portrait of the team, coached by Roy E. Williams. Jerry West is pictured in the center holding the trophy. 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.

13. East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050524
Title:
East Bank High School Championship Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, drives in for a layup while Mullens High School's Gene Miller tries to halt the play. Also pictured is Mullens player Ronnie Cook and East Bank player Jack Landers, No. 11.Jerry West was also a player in this game and led the team to victory. The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.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.

14. Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals

Identifier:
050523
Title:
Scene from the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship Semi-Finals
Date:
1956
Coach Roy Williams gives West a once-over after the star took a hard fall during the semi-final game in the state basketball tournament. West played for East Bank High School and led the team to victory, 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.

15. Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game

Identifier:
050522
Title:
Jerry West Examined by High School Basketball Coach After Falling in Semi-Final Game
Date:
1956
Leonord Greer, left, and Robert Buckley, right, are pictured during a drill at practice. The boys were teammates of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 basketball team secured the first ever state championship title for the high school.

16. East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050518
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Players at Practice, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
East Bank High School's Gary Stover, No. 17, and Morgantown's Jay Jacobs, No. 3, jump for a rebound during the championship game. Jerry West, not pictured, was also playing at this game as the team's starting small forward.West led East Bank High School to victory at this game, scoring 43 of the 71 points against Morgantown. The final score was 71-56. It was the first time East Bank High School won the state championship title.

17. High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050517
Title:
High School Basketball Players Fight for Rebound at Championship Game, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
A referee and teammates come to West's aid during a high school basketball game.West was the 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.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

18. An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game

Identifier:
050516
Title:
An Injured Jerry West during a High School Basketball Tournament Game
Date:
1956
Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

19. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050515
Title:
Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

20. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050514
Title:
Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

21. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050513
Title:
Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

22. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050512
Title:
Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

23. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050511
Title:
Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.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.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

24. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050510
Title:
The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956