MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - A very humble, soft-spoken and reflective Jerry West was in Morgantown this morning to take part in the dedication ceremony for the new Jerry West Collection, now residing in the West Virginia & Regional History Center, which is located on the sixth floor of the Wise Library.
State dignitaries, including E. Gordon Gee, West Virginia University president, Joe Manchin III, U.S. Senator, Rod Thorn, retired NBA president of basketball operations and former Mountaineer All-American basketball player, Bob Huggins, West Virginia University men’s basketball coach and Willie Akers, West’s WVU teammate and lifelong friend, were on hand to provide remarks for today’s dedication.