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West, pictured in the light sweater behind the cash register, listens as a cashier rings up his meal.In his book, "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life", West captions this photograph: "I may look innocent here, but I would occasionally play pranks in the dining hall."

49. Jerry West and Teammate Pay for Meal at West Virginia University Dining Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:
050544
Title:
Jerry West and Teammate Pay for Meal at West Virginia University Dining Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1959
West, left, and Akers, right, pose with an unidentified young girl.

50. 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.

51. 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).

52. 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
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

53. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

Identifier:
050538
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
David was brother to basketball star Jerry West. He died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

54. David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050537
Title:
David West in his East Bank High School Letter Sweater, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

55. Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.

Identifier:
050536
Title:
Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
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.

56. 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."

57. 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.

58. 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

59. 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.

60. 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
Coach Roy E. Williams stands behind a microphone to address the crowd. Jerry West led the East Bank High School basketball team to secure its first ever state championship title.West was the team'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.

61. Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050528
Title:
Crowd Greets the East Bank High School Basketball Champions, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Jerry West, East Bank High School's small starting forward, helped secure the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

62. A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

Identifier:
050527
Title:
A Crowd Welcomes Back the State Champion High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
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.

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. 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.

71. 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.

72. 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