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Dirk West | |
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| 26th Mayor of Lubbock, Texas | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Bass |
| Succeeded by | Bill McAlister |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1928 Littlefield, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1996 (aged 67) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Cartoonist, journalist, actor, politician |
Gerald Glynn "Dirk" West (October 23, 1928 – July 26, 1996) was an editorial cartoonist, journalist, and mayor from Lubbock, Texas, most famous for his caricatures of collegiate mascots.[1] He was born in Littlefield, Texas, but his family moved to Lubbock soon after. He attended Texas Tech University where he drew cartoons for The University Daily student newspaper.[1] He appeared as "Uncle Dirk" on a local children's program for three years while heading up his advertising agency, West Advertising. Beginning in the 1960s, he cartooned for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
- ^ a b Kerns, William (November 12, 2016). "Dirk West Exhibit ongoing proof of late cartoonist's legacy". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.