Jerry West Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Family
Jerry West Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 79 kg |
Date of Birth | May 28, 1938 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Blue |
Jerry West is an American basketball executive and former player who played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
Born Name
Jerome Alan West
Nick Names
Jerry, Zeke from Cabin Creek, Mr. Clutch, The Logo, Mr. Outside, Tweety Bird
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Chelyan, Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Nationality
Education
Jerry West studied at East Bank High School in East Bank, West Virginia from 1952 to 1956. During his time there, he became the captain of the freshman team and later served as the team’s starting small forward. He also led his school to a state championship and that prompted East Bank High School to change its name to “West Bank High School” every year on March 24 in honor of their basketball prodigy.
After graduating high school, more than 60 universities showed interest in the player and he eventually decided to enroll at the West Virginia University (WVU).
Occupation
Basketball Executive Former Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Howard Stewart West (Coal Mine Electrician)
- Mother – Cecil Sue West (Housewife)
- Siblings – David West (Older Brother) (Was killed in action in the Korean War). Jerry also has 3 other older siblings and a younger sibling.
- Others – Maxwell Lee West (Paternal Grandfather), Julia (Paternal Grandmother), Joseph Creasey (Maternal Grandfather), Mary Catherine Trail (Maternal Grandmother), Michelle Wie West (Daughter-In-Law, Jonnie’s Wife) (Professional Golfer), Makenna (Granddaughter)
Manager
Jerry West has been repped by Warriors Executive Office, Corporate Offices, Oakland, California, United States.
Position
Executive Board Member
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, he has a net worth of $50 Million as of 2023.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm (Listed Height)
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs (Listed Weight)
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jerry West has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jerry West is of English and distant Irish descent.
Hair Color
Gray
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His mid-range jump shot
Brand Endorsements
Jerry West was cast in a TV commercial for Xarelto blood thinner treatment for atrial fibrillation in 2016.
Jerry West Facts
Featured Image by Trump White House Archived / Flickr / Public Domain
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