Background
West, Marvin Leon was born on May 1, 1934 in Knoxville. Son of Alvin Leon and Alma Oneta (Bishop) W.
West, Marvin Leon was born on May 1, 1934 in Knoxville. Son of Alvin Leon and Alma Oneta (Bishop) W.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Tennessee, 1955.
Sports writer, Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee, 1955-1980; sports editor, Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee, 1980-1983; managing editor, Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tennessee, 1983-1985; national sports editor, Scripps Howard News Svc., Washington, 1985-1995; managing editor, Scripps Howard News Svc., Washington, since 1995.
Member of the United States Basketball Writers Association (president 1983-1984).
Married Sarah Jane Blackburn, July 24, 1954. Children: Michael, Gary, Jayne, Donna.