Joe paterno biography 2012 ford focus

          This biography of Joe Paterno by his son Jay is an honest and touching look at the life and legacy of a beloved coaching legend..

          Joe Paterno

          American football player and coach (1926–2012)

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              Paterno in 2010

              Born(1926-12-21)December 21, 1926
              Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
              DiedJanuary 22, 2012(2012-01-22) (aged 85)
              State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
              1946–1949Brown
              Position(s)Quarterback, cornerback
              1950–1965Penn State (assistant)
              1966–2011Penn State
              1980–1982Penn State
              Overall409–136–3
              Bowls24–12–1
              2 National (1982, 1986)
              3 Big Ten (1994, 2005, 2009)
              Sports IllustratedSportsman of the Year (1986)
              5× AFCA COY (1968, 1978, 1982, 1986, 2005)
              3× Walter Camp COY (1972, 1994, 2005)
              3× Eddie Robinson COY (1978, 1982, 1986)
              2× Bobby Dodd COY (1981, 2005)
              Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (1986)
              3× George Munger Award (1990, 1994, 2005)
              Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (2002)
              Home Depot Coach of the Year Award (2005)
              Sporting News College Football COY (2005)
              3× Big Ten Coach of the Year (1994, 2005, 2008)
              College Football Hall of Fame
              Inducted in 2007 (profile)