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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jerry_WestJerry West - Wikipedia

    Jerome Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball player and executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Jerry-WestJerry West | Biography, NBA Logo, Stats, Titles, & Awards

    Jun 19, 2024 · Jerry West was an American basketball player, coach, and general manager who spent 40 noteworthy years with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association and was depicted in the NBA logo. He helped the Lakers win a championship in 1972. Learn more about West’s life and career.

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  3. www.espn.com › nba › storyNBA all-time great Jerry West dies at age 86 - ESPN

    Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, a three-time Basketball Hall of Famer whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died at age 86.

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  5. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-jerry-westLegends profile: Jerry West | NBA.com

    Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Jerry West, one of the greatest guards in NBA history. From his humble beginnings in West Virginia to his 14 All-Star seasons, his famous buzzer-beater, his coaching and front-office roles, and his legacy as "The Logo".

  6. www.cnn.com › 2024/06/12 › sportJerry West: NBA legend dies aged 86 | CNN

    Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West – legendary NBA player and inspiration for the league’s current logo – has died, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was 86. The Clippers said West passed away Wednesday morning...

  7. www.nba.com › news › jerry-west-passes-away-at-86NBA icon and Hall of Famer Jerry West passes away at 86

    Jun 12, 2024 · A defining figure in the NBA, Jerry West left a monumental legacy as a player, executive and stalwart in the game. He was the first significant player in Los Angeles basketball history whose...

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  9. www.basketballhistory.org › jerry-westThe Life And Career Of Jerry West (Complete Story)

    Jan 22, 2022 · West is a former player, coach, executive, and de facto face of the league who still lends his knowledge of the game to the Los Angeles Clippers. Without West, it’s likely a number of championship teams and memorable moments in league history never happen. This is the story of Jerry West.