Jerry West

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NBA Still Won't Say
the Logo Is Jerry West

Jun 12, 2024 7:20 PM CDT

NBA Still Won't Say the Logo Is Jerry West

Star didn't want to be known as the silhouette of the league

(Newser) - After the death of Jerry West was announced on Wednesday, the NBA sent out a statement from the commissioner praising the Lakers' Hall of Famer. Above it was the league's famous logo showing a silhouetted player dribbling a basketball with his left hand. It seemed the perfect time to...

NBA Hall of Famer
Jerry West Dies at 86

OBITUARY

Jun 12, 2024 9:30 AM CDT

NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West Dies at 86

Former Laker had been selected 3 times to HOF, was considered the basis for NBA logo

(Newser) - Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. West, nicknamed "Mr....

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