Jerry West
1938 – 2024

Jerry West

American basketball player and executive (1938-2024)

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Born
1938-05-28, Chelyan
Died
2024-06-12
Birthplace state
West Virginia

Biography

Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938, in Chelyan, West Virginia, and died on June 12, 2024. He played professional basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA and worked as a basketball coach and sports executive. West made a 60-foot shot that tied game 3 of the 1970 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, and his silhouette became the basis for the NBA logo.

Occupation

Jerry West is recorded as a sports executive, a basketball player and a basketball coach, born in West Virginia (1938–2024).

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Frequently asked about Jerry West

Who was Jerry West?
Jerry West was American basketball player and executive (1938-2024), born in West Virginia (1938 – 2024).
When and where was Jerry West born?
Jerry West was born on 1938-05-28 in Chelyan.
When did Jerry West die?
Jerry died on 2024-06-12.
What was Jerry West known for?
Jerry West is recorded as a sports executive, a basketball player and a basketball coach.
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