Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno is the head coach of Penn State University's Nittany Lions Football team, holding the position since 1966. Paterno is one of three active football coaches that have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Joseph Vincent Paterno
- Born: December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York
- Nickname: JoePa
- Attended Brown University and planned to be an attorney
- Won more football games against other NCAA Division I-FBS than any other coach in history
- Advocate for college football playoff system
Coaching Career
Paterno began coaching after graduating from Brown University, joining Penn State as an assistant coach. Paterno assumed the head coaching position in 1966 and has remained the coach of the Nittany Lions. Paterno trails only Bobby Bowden for most victories as a Division-I football coach.
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