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Joe Paterno was an American college football coach who served as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. He was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I FBS history with 409 victories. He was also the first coach to reach 400 wins. Paterno was born in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Brown University, where he played football and graduated with a degree in English. He began his coaching career at Penn State in 1950 as an assistant coach and was promoted to head coach in 1966. During his tenure at Penn State, Paterno led the Nittany Lions to two national championships, five undefeated seasons, and 24 bowl game appearances. He was named the National Coach of the Year in 1986 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Paterno was also known for his philanthropic work, donating millions of dollars to various charities and causes. He was also a vocal advocate for college athletes, pushing for better academic standards and improved benefits for student-athletes. Paterno died in January 2012 at the age of 85. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.

Popular As Joseph Vincent Paterno
Occupation actor
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 21 December, 1926
Birthday 21 December
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 22 January, 2012
Died Place State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Joe Paterno's Wife?

His wife is Suzanne Pohland (12 May 1962 - 22 January 2012) ( his death) ( 5 children)

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2012

Due to the Penn State sex scandal, on July 12, 2012, Mark Parker the president of Nike Inc. said he is changing the name of the Joe Paterno Child Development Center, a child care facility at the company's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

2007

After years of refusing to make his salary public, his salary was revealed to be $500,000 per year in November 2007.

2005

Is among the all-time leaders in wins by a major college coach. As of December 2005, he was second only to Bobby Bowden.

1998

Due to the Penn State sex scandal, the NCAA vacated Paterno's wins from 1998 through 2011.

1966

Was Penn State head football coach from 1966 until midway through the 2011 season.

1926

Joe Paterno was born on December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Joseph Vincent Paterno. He was married to Suzanne Pohland.