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