Happy birthday! Jerry West turns 87 today

Jerry West is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player-business man Jerry West has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

West, a cultural icon

Born Jerry Alan West in Cabin Creek on May 28, 1938, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. West's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jerry hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jerry West as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Jerry, you're the best!

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