global news | January 17, 2026

Famous Basketball Players From West Virginia

Birthdate: May 28, 1938

Sun Sign: Gemini

Basketball player Jerry West, also known as Mr. Clutch, for his ability to snatch games in clutch situations, is known for his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He was part of the US squads that won an Olympic gold in 1960 and a Pan American Games gold in 1959.