Jerry West

:"Jerry West" was also a psuedonym used by Andrew E. Svenson

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Jerry Alan West (born May 28, 1938 in Chelyan, West Virginia) has had one of the most successful careers ever in professional basketball, first as a player, then as a coach and finally as an executive. His dribbling silhouette is used in the National Basketball Association's official logo.

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May 28 - 1938 - Chelyan, West Virginia - Basketball - National Basketball Association

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Like most NBA players, West was a standout in high school and at college - he attended West Virginia University, leading them to the 1959 NCAA championship game - before embarking on a 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also played for the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal team in Rome.

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West Virginia University - NCAA - Los Angeles Lakers - Olympic

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He was also nicknamed "Mr. Clutch," due to his skill and ability to make a shot in a clutch situation.

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