West Virginia icon and Hall of Famer Jerry West dies at 86
Playing Career:
Full Name: Jerome Alan West
Birthdate: May 28, 1938
Birthplace: Chelyan, West Virginia, USA
Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
College: West Virginia University
NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers (1960-1974)
Nickname: "Mr. Clutch" due to his ability to perform well in crucial situations
Achievements:
NBA Champion: 1972
NBA Finals MVP: 1969 (the only player in NBA history to win this award despite being on the losing team)
All-Star Appearances: 14 times (1961-1974)
All-NBA First Team: 10 times
NBA Scoring Champion: 1970
NBA All-Defensive First Team: 4 times
NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams: Honored as one of the greatest players in league history
Retired Number: #44 by the Los Angeles Lakers
