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Photo: Lakers Icon Jerry West to Be Honored with West Virginia CFB Helmet Decal

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West Virginia University revealed a helmet decal the football team will wear Saturday in honor of legendary basketball player Jerry West.

The decal, which is located on the back of the Mountaineers' helmets, features West's name and his iconic No. 44 jersey number:

West, who was born in West Virginia and played collegiately at WVU before enjoying a Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, died in June at the age of 86.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.