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Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5 million memorial gift

West Virginia celebrated the life of Jerry West, who died on June 12, 2024, at the age of 86, during a sellout game against Iowa State.
Los Angeles Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer announced a $5 million gift to support West Virginia students in West's memory.
Fans stormed the court after the Mountaineers beat Iowa State 64-57, singing John Denver's 'Country Roads, Take Me Home.'
West's family received a standing ovation at halftime, with Coach Darian DeVries praising West's legacy for both West Virginia basketball and the sport.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

West Virginia celebrates life of NBA great Jerry West

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school's career leading scorer, at its sellout game Saturday against...

2 months ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Associated Press News

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West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s all-time leading scorer, at its sellout game Saturday against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university. Video tributes and stories about West, who died on […]

2 months ago·United States

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Dominion Post

WVU celebrates legend Jerry West as underdogs against No. 2 Iowa State - Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN — At first glance, it would likely be the type of situation Jerry West would have loved. The WVU and NBA icon, who died last June […] The post WVU celebrates legend Jerry West as underdogs against No. 2 Iowa State appeared first on Dominion Post.

2 months ago·Wellington, New Zealand

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WVNS

Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5 million memorial gift

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. The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West's memory and legacy at the WVU …

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Sports Illustrated

LA Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Gifts WVU $5 Million in Honor of Jerry West

A tremendous display of respect from someone who spent a lot of time around the Mountaineer legend.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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WV News

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West Virginia University

Jerry West’s WVU legacy grows with $5M memorial gift to support students

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — 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

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