The Official 2026 Public Vote

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Jerry West

  • Contest: The US Athletics Hall of Fame - Athletes 2026
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  • Sport(s): Basketball
  • Statistics & Accolades: 1 NBA Championship (1972)
    10 All-NBA First Team Selections (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972 & 1973)
    4 All-Defensive First Team Selections (1970, 1971, 1972 & 1973)
    14 All-Star Games (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974)
    1 Scoring Titles (1970)
    1 Assists Title (1972)
    2-Time First Team All-American (1959 & 1960)
    2 SoCon Player of the Year Awards (1959 & 1960)
    1 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player Award (1959)
    25,192 NBA Points
    5,366 NBA Rebounds
    6,238 NBA Assists
    Member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
    Member of the College Basketball Hall of Fame
    Number retired by the Los Angeles Lakers
    Number retired by the University of West Virginia
    Named to the NBA 35th Anniversary Team
    Named to the NBA 50th Anniversary Team
  • How synonymous is Jerry West with the NBA? It is his silhouette that is in their logo.

    One of the greatest point guards of all-time West was praised for his fundamentals and quickness on both sides of the court. Having the nickname of "Mr. Clutch," West could be one of the most complete players of any guard. Had all-defensive honors existed before 1969, there is no doubt that West would have been named to more than the four first team selections that he did earn.

    West would later become a two-time Executive of the Year and won six more rings in that capacity with the Lakers.

    We are proud to nominate Jerry West for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.
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