West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
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He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:031605349X
ISBN13:9780316053495
Release Date:October 2011
Publisher:Little Brown and Company
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.46 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.5" x 9.8"
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Rated 5 starsIt's Great, and should be republished.
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