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NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West. Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

NBA Hall of Fame inductee Jerry West will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Trump announced Saturday night.

The Great Jerry West will be receiving our Nation’s highest civilian honor, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his outstanding career, both on and off the court. Happy Birthday Jerry! @Sen_JoeManchin https://t.co/3kNEpteYfW
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2019

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