Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame Selection and the NBA Logo, Dies at 86

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Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.

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01:03 I was a dreamer.

01:17 My family didn't have much, but we

01:18 have a clear view of the Appalachian Mountains.

01:21 And I'd like-- I'd set alone on our front porch,

01:23 and wonder, if I ever make it to the top of that mountain,

01:27 what will I see on the other side?

01:29 Well, I did make it to the other side.

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