Joe Paterno

January 8, 2024
Football Coach

Quick Facts

Joe Paterno
Full Name Joe Paterno
Occupation Football Coach
Date Of Birth Dec 21, 1926(1926-12-21)
Age 98
Date Of Death 2012-01-22
Birthplace Brooklyn
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Sagittarius

Joe Paterno Biography

Name Joe Paterno
Birthday Dec 21
Birth Year 1926
Place Of Birth Brooklyn
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Spouse Suzanne Pohland , Sue Paterno
Children(s) Jay Paterno, Mary Kay Paterno, Scott Paterno, David Paterno, Diana Paterno

Joe Paterno is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Legendary football coach at Penn State University from 1966 to 2011, he was referred to in the name of “JoePa.” He had an impressive record of 298-136-3 during his time as a coach and guided Penn State to two National Championships between 1982 and 1986.

The coach along with He and John Wooden are two of the most well-respected coaches in college sports history. are two of the most respected coaches in the history of college sports.

He got married to Sue Pohland in 1962 and He married five of his children, Jay, Diana, Scott, David and Mary.

Joe Paterno Net Worth

Net Worth $10 Million
Source Of Income Football Coach
House Living in own house.

Joe Paterno is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Paterno 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a cornerback and quarterback on the team of Brown University from 1946 to 1949.

In the days before the time of his passing, he had been dismissed from his post as head coach due to the scandal of an assistant coach.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Joe Paterno Dating?

According to our records, Joe Paterno married to Suzanne Pohland , Sue Paterno. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Paterno’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Paterno celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Joe Paterno

  1. Joe Paterno coached Penn State for 46 years.
  2. He won two national championships with the team.
  3. Paterno had a record of 409 wins and 136 losses.
  4. He was fired in 2011 due to a child sex abuse scandal.
  5. Paterno died of lung cancer in 2012 at age 85.
  6. He was known for his emphasis on academics and integrity.
  7. Paterno was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
  8. His statue outside Beaver Stadium was removed after his firing.
  9. The NCAA vacated all of Penn State’s wins from 1998-2011 under Paterno’s tenure.
  10. The scandal tarnished his legacy as one of college football’s greatest coaches.

Is Joe Paterno disgraced?

Paterno was fired after sexual assault allegations surfaced against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky , who was later convicted. The news of Paterno’s firing was a crushing blow to Penn State alum and attorney James Albert of Pittston.

What happened to the Penn State coach?

With 409 victories, Paterno is the most victorious coach in NCAA FBS history. He recorded his 409th victory on October 29, 2011; his career ended with his dismissal from the team on November 9, 2011, as a result of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. He died 74 days later, of complications from lung cancer.

Is Joe Paterno statue still at Penn State?

It was located on the northeast side of Beaver Stadium on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania until it was removed in 2012 in the aftermath of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.

What was Joe Paterno's salary?

Paterno’s salary released to public — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire. Records released Friday by the university show the 82-year-old Hall of Famer is Penn State’s highest-paid employee, making more than $1.03 million last year.

How old were Sandusky's victims?

– Prosecutors claim Jerry Sandusky sexually abused boys ranging in age from 8 to 17 , eight of whom were molested on the Penn State campus, according to a document with new details about the case filed Thursday.

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