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May 28, 1938: NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West Born in Cabin Creek

Basketball hall of famer Jerry West was born on Cabin Creek in Kanawha County on May 28, 1938. He led East Bank High School to a state basketball…

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October 26, 1934: Basketball Star Rod Hundley Born in Charleston

Basketball star Rod Hundley was born in Charleston on October 26, 1934. He was a sensation at Charleston High School, dazzling opponents with his tricks…

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June 26, 1936: NBA Hall of Famer Hal Greer Born in Huntington

Basketball hall of famer Hal Greer was born in Huntington on June 26, 1936. In the early ’50s, he was a standout guard at Huntington’s segregated…

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May 8, 1951: Mike D’Antoni Born in Mullens

Mike D’Antoni was born in Mullens in Wyoming County on May 8, 1951. He was a basketball star at Mullens High School and Marshall University and went on to…

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