Mr. Clutch: Jerry West

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1. Jerry Alan West was given the nickname of 'Mr. Clutch' because he always scored when the chips were down. What was his other given nickname? 'Zeke from Cabin Creek' 'Happy Houdini' 'The Man from Mars' 'Western Airline'

2. Which team signed West to his first NBA contract? Philadelphia Warriors Cincinnati Royals St. Louis Hawks Minneapolis Lakers

3. Mr. Clutch played in the NBA for 14 seasons. How many times was he selected to the NBA all-star team in his great career? 17 5 14 2

4. The purple and gold of the Lakers saw Jerry West wear which number throughout his career? 44 11 22 35

5. Jerry West's image is silhouetted on which registered trademark? Staples Center east wall NBA official logo Clutch shoes Laker licorice

6. The Lakers have experienced some great basketball players in their franchise history, with greats in the names of George Mikan, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, just to name a few. When Jerry West retired, where did he rank all-time in points made as a Laker? 5 1 12 20

7. How many NBA Championships did Jerry West win throughout his great career? 13 5 1 9

8. After retiring in 1974, West tried his hand at coaching. Which team did he coach in his first managerial role? Lakers Hawks Grizzlies 76ers

9. After coaching in the NBA, Jerry West went to the head office. He held titles as managing consultant, team consultant, head of operations, executive vice president, and general manager. This diverse person helped the Lakers to how many championship series appearances from 1980-1991? 3 9 1 13

10. Jerry West was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980. During the ceremony, who did Jerry share the podium with, who was also the first player in history to average a triple-double in a season? Oscar Robertson Bob Cousy Elgin Baylor Bob Pettit