Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
| | 1960-1974 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
1. Jerry West Marker
After nearly five decades as a player, coach and team executive, Jerry West is one of the true icons and legends that the game of basketball has ever known. His fearless style of play and emotional, "wear his heart on his sleeve" demeanor, made him a beloved figure to Lakers fans. One of the game's all-time great players, Jerry was known during his playing days in the 1960's and early 70's as Mr. Clutch for his prosperity for hitting huge game-winning shots and his grace under pressure.
NBA Hall of Fame
Inducted 1980
Also inducted as member of 1960 Men's US Olympic Basketball Team in 2010
One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History
NBA Championship Teams
1972
United States Olympic Gold Medalist
1960
NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
1969
All-NBA First Team
1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
NBA All-Defensive First Team
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
NBA All-Star Teams
1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Holds NBA record for highest scoring average in a single playoff series
(46.3 points in 1965 Western Division Finals vs. Baltimore (6 games))
Topics. This historical
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Location. 34° 2.613′ N, 118° 15.973′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It can be reached from Chick Hearn Court just west of Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and statue are outside Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 746 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles CA 90015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wayne Gretzky - "The Great One" (here, next to this marker); Elgin Baylor (a few steps from this marker); Shaquille O'Neal (a few steps from this marker); Luc Robitaille (a few steps from this marker); Kobe Bryant (within shouting distance of this marker); Earvin "Magic" Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (within shouting distance of this marker); Dustin Brown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Also see . . . Jerry West on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
2. Jerry West Statue and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
