Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information about Jerry West:
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Jerry Alan West
- Nationality: American
- DOB: Born May 28, 1938
- Hometown: Chelyan, West Virginia
Physical Attributes:
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
- Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey number 44
Basketball Career:
- Honors: Lakers Legend
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- High School: East Bank High School (East Bank, West Virginia)
- College: West Virginia University (1956–1960)
- NBA Draft: 1960, Round 1, Pick 2 by the Minneapolis Lakers
- Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Lakers (1960–1974)
Personal Life:
- Championship Rings: 1 (1972)
- Kids:
- 5 sons: David, Michael, Mark, Jonnie, and Ryan West
- Siblings: Jerry was one of six children in his family. His siblings include three brothers (one of whom, David West, died during World War II) and two sisters.
Fun Facts
- Known as “Mr. Clutch” for his ability to perform under pressure, Jerry West is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history.
- His silhouette serves as the basis for the NBA logo.
- After his playing career, West became a highly successful NBA executive, helping build championship teams for the Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and other franchises.