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High School Senior Portrait of Jerry West. West graduated from East Bank High School in 1956 and after a large number of universities showed interest in him, West chose to attend West Virginia University.

1. Jerry West, East Bank High School Senior Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050929
Title:
Jerry West, East Bank High School Senior Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Jerry West sits with his son after he broke his thumb while playing with the Lakers. West's broken thumb prevented him from playing several games that year.

2. Jerry West and Son After He Broke His Right Thumb

Identifier:
050928
Title:
Jerry West and Son After He Broke His Right Thumb
Date:
ca. 1964
Portrait of the East Bank High School Senior Senate

3. Jerry West and Senior Senate at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050927
Title:
Jerry West and Senior Senate at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever state championship victory as its 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.

4. Jerry West, No. 42 Jumps to Make a Basket During a High School Game

Identifier:
050858
Title:
Jerry West, No. 42 Jumps to Make a Basket During a High School Game
Date:
ca. 1953-1956
Jerry West, right, shakes hands with Coach Williams, left.West led the East Bank High School basketball team to its first ever state championship victory as its 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.

5. Coach Roy E. Williams and Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050856
Title:
Coach Roy E. Williams and Jerry West, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1960
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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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
West shoots a layup in front of a large auditorium of spectators. West was named All-State from 1953 to 1956 in high school. He led East Bank High School to the state championship in 1956.

10. Jerry West on the East Bank High School Basketball Team, Kanawha County, W. Va.

Identifier:
050844
Title:
Jerry West on the East Bank High School Basketball Team, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Coach Roy Williams is in the back row. Jerry West is wearing jersey number 12 and is seated in the front row.

11. East Bank High School Basketball Team, Kanawha County, W. Va.

Identifier:
050843
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
West jumps to block Pitt's Dick Falenski as he attempts to shoot. The Mountaineers won this game at Pittsburgh, 76-66.

12. 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
A poster features Jerry West as a part of the XVIIth Olympiad in Rome in 1960. West played on the U.S. men's Olympic Basketball Team which won every game. West won the gold medal

13. Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West

Identifier:
050827
Title:
Greatest Olympians Poster Featuring Jerry West
Date:
ca. 1960
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with Ann Dinardi. West had lived in Ann and her sister Erlinda's Beechurst Avenue home during his college basketball days at West Virginia University.

14. Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050561
Title:
Jerry West, Ann Dinardi and Willie Akers at a West Virginia University Event, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Portrait of the basketball star Jerry West, who played for West Virginia University from 1956-1960 and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960-1974. In 1960, West played on the United States Olympic basketball team.

15. Portrait of Jerry West

Identifier:
050558
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West
Date:
undated
In the front row, from left to right, is Elgin Baylor, George Mikan, Coach Alex Hannum, Lou Hudson, and Dolph Schayes.In the back row, from left to right, is David Bing, Jerry West, Hal Greer, Rick Barry, Connie Hawkins, Earl Monroe, Bob Pettit and Johnny 'Red' Kerr.

16. Jerry West's Team at the NBA 'Old-Timers' Game

Identifier:
050557
Title:
Jerry West's Team at the NBA 'Old-Timers' Game
Date:
1984/01/28
West (No.44), a twelve-time all-star by the time of this photograph, accelerates past Celtics player John Havlicek.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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 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.

23. 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.

24. 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 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.

25. 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 poses with his fourth grade teacher, Wilhelmina Johnson, during the ceremony to rename the high school's gym the "Jerry West Gymnasium."

26. Jerry West During a Ceremony to Rename East Bank High School's Gym After Him, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050534
Title:
Jerry West During a Ceremony to Rename East Bank High School's Gym After Him, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1987/03
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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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
Front row, from left to right: Jerry West, Robert Green, Jim Dolen, Rodney Buckley, and Jack Ellis.Second row, from left to right: Jack Landers, Larry Moore, Robert Buckley, Ronald Fisher, and Joe Chrest.Third row, from left to right: Coach Roy E. Williams, Lincoln Lincous, Garry Stover, and team manager Bill Molner.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.

35. East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050519
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1954-1955
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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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
West, left, and Byrd, right, pose together at an unidentified location. Byrd served as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010.

45. Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia

Identifier:
050509
Title:
Jerry West with Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia
Date:
undated
Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. 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.

46. East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050504
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956/03/24
West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. 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.

47. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050501
Title:
Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. 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 Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.

Identifier:
050500
Title:
East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.
Date:
1956/03