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- Born: May 28, 1938
- Birthplace: Chelyan, West Virginia
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 180 lbs
- College: West Virginia University
- Olympic Gold medal: 1960
- All-Star selections: 13
- NBA Title: 1971-72
- NBA Team: 1960-74 L.A. Lakers
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Jerry West is a Hall of Fame basketball player best known for his years with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He has also been a successful coach and team executive. West was named inducted into the Basketball all of Fame in 1980 and his silhouette is used for the NBA logo.
West led West Virginia to the 1959 NCAA Championship game before being drafted into the NBA. He spent his 14-year career with the Lakers, winning the NBA Championship in 1972. West won multiple awards during his storied career. He became known as one the the game's best all-time clutch performers.
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Career Highlights
- NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996)
- 1969 NBA Finals MVP
- 1972 NBA Champion
- 13x NBA All-Star (1961-73)
- 1972 NBA All-Star MVP
- 10x All-NBA First Team (1962-67, 1970-73)
- 2x All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969)
- 3x NBA All-Defensive Team (1970-73)
- 1960 Olympic gold medalist
- 2x All-American
- 3x Southern Conference first-team
- 3x Southern Conference Tournament MVP
- 2x Southern Conference Player & Athlete of the Year
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Jerry West Questions
What are the best cocktails you can make with Ben and Jerrys ice cream? 2 AnswersHere are a few cocktails you can make using Ben and Jerry's ice cream: 1. Death by Chocolate Ingredients: * 2 scoops of any Ben and Jerry's chocolate ice cream ... read more
Will you watch Jerry Seinfeld on The Jay Leno Show? 7 AnswersI look forward to seeing Jerry Seinfeld on the Jay Leno Show, but I am not looking forward to seeing Jay Leno in prime-time. Jay Leno was good where he was at 1... read more
Where can I find Ben and Jerry's Hubby Hubby ice cream outside of Vermont? 4 AnswersYou can purchase Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby anywhere Ben & Jerry's ice cream is sold. For right now, Hubby Hubby is only being sold in Vermont Scoop sh... read more
Will you watch Jerry Seinfelds new show The Marriage Ref just because he produced it? 5 AnswersI have always been a Jerry Seinfeld fan, love his stand up comic work and the sitcom "Seinfeld" was brilliant! I am sure he will pull in as much writing talent... read more
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Jerry West Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies
- Basketball-Reference.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 180
- Years Pro: 14
Jerry West News and Articles
- ESPN.com: Jerry West
- SI.com: "Jerry West-Knicks could be a good fit "
- Article: Jerry West going to Grizz: report (2002)
- Google News Search: Jerry West
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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RT @cityboismilez Jerry west RT @Littl3 #trivia who's the all time Lakers leading scorer? <----cooorrrreeeeeeecccccctttttttttttt
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@SiiMPLY_Ne Wrong Jerry West!
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RT @RobbyRav: I swear if life was like the NBA and you could package and trade girls for other ones...I'd be the Jerry West of this shitLol
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@Chris_Broussard Your top 10 excludes Jerry West, the logo?
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Jerry.F : Damn West Boys Stole My Money !!!!!
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