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Basketball player
Jerry West
American basketball player and executive (1938-2024)
Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938 and died on June 12, 2024, aged 86.
- Born
- May 28, 1938, Chelyan
- Died
- June 12, 2024
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Basketball player
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Jerry’s birthday, by the numbers
- Jerry West was born on a Saturday.
- Jerry West would have turned 88 in 2026.
- Half birthday: November 28. Birthstone: Emerald.
- Jerry West belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry West born?
Jerry West was born on May 28, 1938 and died on June 12, 2024, aged 86.
What is Jerry West’s zodiac sign?
Gemini, born May 28.