WVU men's basketball: Mountaineers celebrate the life of Jerry West …
6 days ago · MORGANTOWN (AP) — West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school's career leading scorer, at its sellout game Saturday against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced
Jerry West’s Famous No. 44 Retired From All WVU Athletic …
Jan 18, 2025 · MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As an everlasting tribute to Jerry West, the greatest Mountaineer ever, West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today that the No. 44, will be retired by the Athletics Department in all sports. Currently, the famous number is ...
Jerry West’s WVU Legacy Grows with $5M Memorial Gift to …
Jan 17, 2025 · The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West's memory and legacy at the WVU men's basketball game Saturday (Jan. 18) versus Iowa State. Half of the Ballmer family's gift establishes a new fund in West's name to support completion grants, which provide monetary assistance for WVU students at risk of leaving the ...
Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5M memorial gift to …
Jan 17, 2025 · The legacy of Jerry West inspired Steve and Connie Ballmer to donate $5 million to WVU. The funds will be used to support completion grants for students at risk of leaving the University because of financial challenges and the Jerry West Scholarship, which has been awarded to West Virginia natives attending WVU since 1971.
State, WVU and NBA Legend Jerry West Passes Away at Age 86
Jun 12, 2024 · MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The day everyone in West Virginia has always dreaded has finally arrived. Jerry West, the greatest athlete in West Virginia state sports history, died peacefully in his Los Angeles home, the Los Angeles Clippers announced earlier today.
Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5M memorial gift to …
Jan 17, 2025 · Call it a slam dunk: West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift honoring late Mountaineer great Jerry West. Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, made the gift as a tribute to West following his passing on June 12, 2024.
Jerry West Digital Collection | WVU Libraries - West Virginia University
Jul 26, 2021 · The WV & Regional History Center's Jerry West Digital Collection includes photographs and clips from interviews with teammates, friends, and family.
WVU president, athletic director release statements on death of Jerry West
Jun 12, 2024 · West Virginia University President Gordon Gee and Wren Baker, University vice president and director of Athletics, issued statements following the death of Jerry West at the age of 86.
Jerry West’s impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep
Jun 13, 2024 · Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago. He never left his home state behind. For years, he quietly gave significant sums of money to his alma mater, West Virginia University.
WVU Magazine | Jerry West ‘Mr. Clutch’ dies at 86
West died June 12, 2024, at his home. Read statements from WVU President Gordon Gee and University vice president and Director of Athletics Wren Baker. Read more about Jerry West’s legendary career from John Antonik. Download a video about Jerry West's love for WVU.
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