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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: CNN Sports - How the late Lakers guard Jerry Wests silhouette inspired the NBA logo. | Nov 06, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | May 24, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: ESPN Classic - More info on Jerry West. | Nov 28, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: CBS News - Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame. | Sep 06, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: ABC News - Jerry West, basketball Hall of Fame player and NBA logo inspiration, dies at 86. | May 31, 2025 | ||
| Typo fixed. | Apr 07, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: LakersNation.com - Jerry West Biography: Facts, Career and Accomplishments. | Nov 22, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: CNN Sports - How the late Lakers guard Jerry Wests silhouette inspired the NBA logo. | Sep 21, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: West Virginia and Regional History Center - Jerry West An American Icon. | Jul 26, 2024 | ||
| Added lists for career stats and total NBA titles. | Jun 13, 2024 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 12, 2024 | ||
| Noted that he died on June 12, 2024. | Jun 12, 2024 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | May 01, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: WVU Sports Hall of Fame - Jerry West (1991). | Dec 28, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: All American Speakers - Biography of Jerry West. | Oct 20, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: NBA - 'Jerry West: The Logo' tells tale of man whose legacy is his most enduring image. | Aug 31, 2022 | ||
| Noted that he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. | Jan 25, 2021 | ||
| Media added. | Jan 07, 2020 | ||
| Media added. | Sep 20, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: California Sports Hall of Fame - Jerry West. | Nov 13, 2018 | ||
| Noted the Warriors' NBA titles with West in the front office and his joining the Clippers as a consultant. | Jun 20, 2017 | ||
| Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Entertainment - Biography of Jerry West. | Jul 17, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Jerry West. | Jul 17, 2011 | ||
| Added mention of West joining the Golden State Warriors. | May 26, 2011 | ||
| Article significantly expanded to include details of West's childhood, the origin of his "Zeke from Cabin Creek" nickname, his All-Star honours, his Olympic gold medal, and his being the model for the NBA logo. | Dec 13, 2010 | ||
| Changed "University of West Virginia" to "West Virginia University." | Apr 21, 2009 | ||
| New article added. | Apr 15, 2009 |
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