His high-pitched voice earned him the nickname "Tweety Bird", and he spoke with such a thick Appalachian accent that his teammates also referred to him as "Zeke from Cabin Creek" (his …

Jun 13, 2024 · Today, Jerry West is best known as "The Logo," as a picture of him from Sport magazine was the basis for the silhouette that has literally symbolized the NBA for the past 55 …

Jerry West’s nicknames included Zeke from Cabin Creek, Tweety, Mr. Outside, Mr. Clutch and the Logo. Some came from West’s quiet personality and his West Virginia roots. Others came …

Jun 12, 2024 · West, the Lakers legend who died Wednesday at the age of 86, earned several monikers during his playing career. "Mr. Clutch." "The Logo." Who could forget "Zeke from …

Jun 12, 2024 · The origin of the nickname dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, when West, despite his slim figure and small stature, had a talent at turning up in the big moments and, as …

Sep 13, 2021 · Like many NBA stars, West came from humble beginnings. His first nickname, “Zeke from Cabin Creek,” was actually based on faulty information. He grew up in Cheylan, …

Jun 13, 2024 · West lived every bit up to the nickname during his Hall of Fame career. No shot was bigger than the one he made at the buzzer to force overtime against the New York Knicks …

Jun 25, 2023 · During 14 seasons with the Lakers, Jerry West became the face of the NBA earning many nicknames with the biggest one being “Mr. Clutch.” He was known for his ability …

Jan 19, 2025 · Jerry West was an American basketball player, coach, and general manager who spent 40 noteworthy years with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association …

He was originally from West Virginia. His most famous nicknames are "The Logo", "Mr. Clutch", "Zeke from Cabin Creek" and "The Rover". West died in Los Angeles, California on June 12, …